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D21 RKV

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,872 mi
Last recorded114,872 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 RKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 114,872 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner sill slight damage

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross member excessively corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill excessive corrosion

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

Nearside Front Outer sill excessive corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 113,596 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively rack gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross member excessively corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill excessive corrosion

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

Nearside Front Outer sill excessive corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,892 miles

Light scratching to off-side windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,023 miles

Coolant leak

Light scratching to windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside inner and outer sill panel excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,452 miles

Near-side inner and outer sill panels excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch section excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping oil.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 111,452 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Near-side inner and outer sill panels excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch section excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping oil.

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,998 miles

Excessive corrosion in near-side outer front sill panel but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,998 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected engine compartment. Live feed from battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excessive corrosion in near-side outer front sill panel but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 110,363 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,404 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion middle sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,816 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust deteriorating,

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,816 miles

Nearside 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 brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust deteriorating,

under vehicle wet with oil.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,331 miles

Engine idle speed slightly high

Slight corrosion on floor

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,325 miles

N/S & O/S CV boots crazing

Fail 18 Jun 2010 81,316 miles

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

N/S & O/S CV boots crazing

Pass 1 May 2007 80,079 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 76,554 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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D21 RKV is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D21 RKV, 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 D21 RKV registered?

D21 RKV is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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