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H114 BWS

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,596 mi
Last recorded266,596 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH114 BWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 266,596 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 266,517 miles

undersill applied for protection

Fail 30 Apr 2025 266,517 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undersill applied for protection

Pass 26 Apr 2024 266,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 265,912 miles

heavy under seal under van

Pass 25 Apr 2022 265,393 miles

under seal under van

Pass 30 Apr 2021 264,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 263,228 miles

Corrosion on n/s & o/s front steps

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 261,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 260,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 258,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 243,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 242,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 230,421 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 230,222 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

diesel tank slightly damp

front nearside tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 216,173 miles

front nearside tyre close to limit on outer edge

front offside tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated and slight blow

rear offside handbrake performance low

rear offside inner cv boot split

rear offside outer cv boot split

Pass 10 Mar 2008 202,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 190,400 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 176,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 176,635 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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H114 BWS is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H114 BWS, 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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H114 BWS is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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