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A3 WSW

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

70,468 mi
Last recorded70,468 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 70,467 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 70,467 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 69,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrode at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated held with tie strap (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded at grommet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight lift at column (2.2.2 (b))

both front inner sills have small holes but not in prescribed areas

both front outer sills have small holes but not in prescribed areas

noise at front brakes

poor connection at trailer socket for offside indicator at times

Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,994 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 66,993 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,122 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 65,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 63,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 59,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 4 May 2021 59,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2020 59,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 59,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 58,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 57,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 57,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 56,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2016 56,085 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 56,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Hand (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,055 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 56,055 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,965 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,965 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,364 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,029 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,122 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 WSW is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WSW, 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.

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A3 WSW is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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