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B17 RHU

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,812 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 69,809 miles

Fuel system component leaking under side of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 68,741 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,253 miles

Various areas of corrosion as yet nothing structural.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,892 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,892 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,371 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,288 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,903 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,785 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

front wheels slightly tight to turn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

suggest windscreen washer jets adjusted

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,865 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 65,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,307 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,307 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,672 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 62,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2006 61,624 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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B17 RHU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 B17 RHU, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B17 RHU registered?

B17 RHU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B17 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 RHU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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