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H129 BMU

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

153,463 mi
Last recorded153,463 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 BMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 153,463 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 153,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 149,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 149,731 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 149,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 149,513 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 149,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 148,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 148,230 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 148,069 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 148,069 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 147,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 143,565 miles

Tyres showing signs of perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 143,178 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 142,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 141,040 miles

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

n/s rear wheel slight bind

Pass 16 Aug 2011 140,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 140,011 miles

N/s.hand brake outer cable corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 138,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 138,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 137,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 136,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 132,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 129,473 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 129,470 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2005 126,935 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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H129 BMU is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 H129 BMU, 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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H129 BMU is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 February 1991.

Is H129 BMU safe to buy?

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