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A971 AMW

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

335,281 mi
Last recorded335,281 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA971 AMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 335,281 miles

Central Front Lower Surface Rust on various parts

Central Rear Lower Surface Rust on various parts

Pass 8 Jan 2025 334,630 miles

Rear Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 334,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside has been undersealed over welding repairs (all over)

Pass 6 Jun 2022 333,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed over body repairs

Pass 18 May 2021 333,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight judder from brake pedal

Pass 9 Jun 2020 332,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 332,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis badly corroded at offside front outwith prescribed area

fuel pump mountings broken

Pass 31 Aug 2018 329,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 325,131 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 325,131 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 316,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2016 316,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2015 307,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 295,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 295,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 285,312 miles

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 24 Mar 2012 274,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 263,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 254,622 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 254,607 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 248,139 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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A971 AMW is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A971 AMW, 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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What year was A971 AMW registered?

A971 AMW is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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