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H103 COU

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

292,160 mi
Last recorded292,160 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 292,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 285,676 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 285,672 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 280,512 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 280,496 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 169,344 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 169,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 169,317 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 169,315 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 166,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 166,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 156,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 156,439 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 143,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 136,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 107,377 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 107,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 98,092 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,026 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 90,330 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,932 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 74,426 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,426 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,420 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,420 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,417 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 74,417 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 73,000 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 72,983 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H103 COU is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 H103 COU, 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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H103 COU is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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