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A9 CAR

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,336 mi
Last recorded93,336 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 CAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 92,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 89,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,853 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,399 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,344 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 82,344 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,181 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 80,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,107 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant leak in area of n/s cylinder head and thermostat housing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,557 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,935 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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A9 CAR is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A9 CAR, 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 A9 CAR registered?

A9 CAR is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is A9 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 CAR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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