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H114 FRJ

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

245,000 mi
Last recorded245,000 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH114 FRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 245,000 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside painted

Fail 14 May 2026 245,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside painted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 244,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 244,268 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 244,268 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting b post and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 243,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 242,749 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 241,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2017 240,698 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not within the prescribed areas

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 240,696 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not within the prescribed areas

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Handbrake cable corroded but not frayed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 237,024 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner and outer sill damaged

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 May 2016 237,024 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner and outer sill damaged

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 May 2015 232,997 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front tyre cracking and cut

water tank insecue

Fail 13 May 2015 232,997 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front tyre cracking and cut

water tank insecue

Pass 6 May 2014 228,695 miles

rear seat belt twisted

Fail 16 Apr 2014 228,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear seat belt twisted in buckle

Pass 24 May 2013 224,886 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

sharp edges on rear door

water tank insecure

Fail 16 May 2013 224,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

sharp edges on rear door

water tank insecure

Pass 25 May 2012 220,569 miles

Rear bumper insecure

both ns tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Fail 15 May 2012 220,569 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

both ns tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2011 215,126 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 215,123 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 211,881 miles

rear bumper cracked and slightly loose on offside

Pass 14 May 2009 211,691 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 May 2009 211,691 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

off side door mirror glass has slight damage

Pass 16 May 2008 210,000 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 210,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

horn sometimes blows when steering is turned

Pass 5 Apr 2007 207,758 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2006 206,215 miles

body work in poor condition

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

front grill missing & rear bumper cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2006 206,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FRJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H114 FRJ, 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 FRJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 January 1991.

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