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H118 BSP

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,390 mi
Last recorded109,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH118 BSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 109,390 miles

underbody protected with sealant

Pass 12 Jul 2024 109,281 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from front pipes/ joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,911 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from front pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 108,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from front pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle has been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 108,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle has been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,654 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 107,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side efficiency low (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,372 miles

Rear chassis starting to corrode both sides

engine water leak

Fail 3 Aug 2019 107,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear chassis starting to corrode both sides

engine water leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 107,348 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat sheild (6.1.B.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front (5.2.6)

o/s n/s rear corroding around drain holes prescribed area

rear chassis o/s n/s very weak and corrodeing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,811 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns stable stop (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie aeras weak (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie weak (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns inner wing areas weak (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise wipers noisey/worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,621 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 105,109 miles

n/s front stable arm bush deteriorating

Fail 3 Apr 2013 105,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s front stable arm bush deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2012 104,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise full waxoiling,greaseing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 104,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,394 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 103,384 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,345 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 101,345 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 95,672 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 95,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 88,546 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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H118 BSP is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H118 BSP, 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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H118 BSP is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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