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H135 KBL

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,515 mi
Last recorded166,515 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH135 KBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 166,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 166,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 165,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 165,947 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 165,526 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 165,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 164,821 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 164,818 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2018 163,018 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear rearmost of inner wheel arch heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside rear rearmost of inner wheel arch heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside rear sidelight dim

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 163,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside rear rearmost of inner wheel arch heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside rear rearmost of inner wheel arch heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside rear sidelight dim

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 162,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 160,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 157,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 154,367 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner wheelarch repair heavily under sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2014 154,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 149,941 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 149,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 148,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 146,652 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 144,136 miles

advise o/s/rea drive shaft boot split.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 140,128 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 134,602 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 134,572 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 124,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 112,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 111,970 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 111,970 miles

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

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

offside front flexy brake hose steel ferrell starting to corrode

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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H135 KBL is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H135 KBL, 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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H135 KBL is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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