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H126 TNG

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

169,973 mi
Last recorded169,973 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH126 TNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 169,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 169,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 169,903 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 169,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 169,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 169,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 167,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 167,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 165,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 162,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 160,214 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

steering wheel cover loose

stone chip windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2015 157,564 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front side steps corroded

front tie bar bushes perished

nearside handbrake reading low

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 4 Aug 2014 155,212 miles

front tie bar rubbers perished

offside front top swival rubber perished

offsode front brake back plate corroded

slight play offside front wheel bearing

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 5 Aug 2013 152,226 miles

front tie bar bushes perished

nearside front flexi brake pipe metal part corroded

slight play offside front wheel bearing

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 31 Jul 2012 151,049 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe end corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front wheel bearing some play

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 9 Aug 2011 149,891 miles

nearside flexible brake pipe metal part corroded

nearside front foot well corroded

offside front wheel bearing has some play

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 10 Aug 2010 147,561 miles

nearside front foot well corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

petrol tank corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009

front foot steps some corrosion

petrol tank corroded

rear tyre 2-3mm and perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 142,807 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 142,807 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 141,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 141,433 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in n/s & o/s inner anti roll bar rubbers.

Fail 24 Jun 2006 141,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight water leak on water pipe to radiator.

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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H126 TNG is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H126 TNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H126 TNG registered?

H126 TNG is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 February 1991.

Is H126 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H126 TNG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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