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F9 SKN

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,468 mi
Last recorded172,468 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 SKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 172,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 172,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 172,416 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 172,416 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cannot get under van (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 172,146 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 172,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 171,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 170,571 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 170,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 170,093 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 167,156 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side front tyre sidewall detiorated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 167,113 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side front tyre sidewall detiorated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 162,742 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 162,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 158,802 miles

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2011 158,704 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2010 156,924 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

low brake effort on nearside rear

nearside damage to lower ball joint threaded parts

steering notchy on turns

Fail 24 Aug 2010 156,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside damage to lower ball joint threaded parts

steering notchy on turns

Pass 13 Aug 2009 156,924 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 156,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 156,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip

rear brake aplication un even but wihin prescribed limit

rear nearside tyre out of shape

slight play to nearside rack and bottim ball joint

suspension components squeek corrosion aparrent but no play visible at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2008 156,924 miles

brake pedal anti slip

rear brake aplication un even but wihin prescribed limit

rear nearside tyre out of shape

slight play to nearside rack and bottim ball joint

suspension components squeek corrosion aparrent but no play visible at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2007 155,119 miles

slight exhaust leak at front section

Pass 6 Jun 2006 154,252 miles

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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F9 SKN is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F9 SKN, 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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F9 SKN is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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