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FRZ 8259

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,293 mi
Last recorded205,293 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 8259
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 205,293 miles

Front and rear under body covered with under seal

Pass 8 Mar 2025 200,463 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 199,090 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 197,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 195,483 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 191,683 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 189,248 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 189,248 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose damaged/broken bracket (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 183,141 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 182,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 178,591 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 178,590 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 178,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 163,686 miles

Fog lights inop on light board.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at front section area.

N/S Indicator inop on light board.

Position lights inop on light board.

Stop lights inop on light board.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 163,686 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fog lights inop on light board.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at front section area.

N/S Indicator inop on light board.

Position lights inop on light board.

Stop lights inop on light board.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 147,237 miles

Offside Rear brake noisey

screen has a crack on n/s

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,615 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 116,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FRZ 8259 is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRZ 8259, 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 FRZ 8259 registered?

FRZ 8259 is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is FRZ 8259 safe to buy?

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