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H120 ETN

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257,712 mi
Last recorded257,712 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 ETN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 257,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Both inner and outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 257,694 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Both inner and outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 257,336 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Deteriorating/corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 257,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Braking system leaking Servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Deteriorating/corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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H120 ETN is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H120 ETN, 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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What year was H120 ETN registered?

H120 ETN is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 July 1991.

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