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A3 UEO

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,802 mi
Last recorded154,802 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,802 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 154,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 154,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 153,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 151,369 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 151,353 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 148,176 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2018 144,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 144,098 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 144,081 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear service brake only just meets requirments

Fail 9 Sep 2016 143,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear service brake only just meets requirments

Pass 9 Sep 2015 143,056 miles

offside front upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

offside rear service brake only just meets minimum requirements

oil leak/misting of oil around engine bay

Fail 23 May 2014 141,749 miles

Air filter box loose

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Hand brake cables corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 141,749 miles

Air filter box loose

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Hand brake cables corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 May 2013 141,846 miles

air filter box slighlty insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2012 140,780 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 139,834 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 138,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 138,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 137,877 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 137,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 136,795 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A3 UEO is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 134,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 UEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 UEO registered?

A3 UEO is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A3 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UEO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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