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B19 WPM

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,337 mi
Last recorded177,337 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 WPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 177,337 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm has play

Offside Front tyre getting low

Fail 25 Mar 2016 177,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front inner steering arm has play

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 173,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 173,816 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 171,784 miles

both rear shockers in poor condision

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 10 Mar 2014 171,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear shockers in poor condision

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 5 Apr 2013 169,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 169,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 169,765 miles

offside front wheel holding on slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2011 167,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 167,061 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 164,993 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 164,975 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 161,981 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 161,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 152,513 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 152,513 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B19 WPM is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B19 WPM, 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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B19 WPM is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 December 1991.

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