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H28 KEW

1991 Volkswagen Van

Maroon Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

294,371 mi
Last recorded294,371 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Van120,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH28 KEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 294,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 294,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 292,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 290,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2022 288,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2019 285,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

PAS pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 31 May 2019 285,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

PAS pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 282,979 miles

225/40/18

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust clamp

Fail 30 May 2018 282,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

225/40/18

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust clamp

Pass 9 Jun 2017 280,174 miles

225/40zr18

dust cover missing on offside front wheel bearing

road wheels running close to front top suspension arms on lock to lock both sides

Fail 6 Jun 2017 280,153 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

225/40zr18

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

dust cover missing on offside front wheel bearing

road wheels running close to front top suspension arms on lock to lock both sides

Pass 9 Jun 2016 277,743 miles

225/40r18

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracks on offside front tyre outer side wall strong advise

dust cover missing offside front wheel bearing

nearside poor pattern headlamp aim

top suspension arms running close to road wheels on lock to lock

Fail 8 Jun 2016 277,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

225/40r18

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracks on offside front tyre outer side wall strong advise

dust cover missing offside front wheel bearing

nearside poor pattern headlamp aim

top suspension arms running close to road wheels on lock to lock

Pass 28 May 2015 274,568 miles

185r14c

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

offside front tyre perished in tread

Fail 26 May 2015 274,544 miles

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

185r14c

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

offside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 273,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 271,663 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 269,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 265,320 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 265,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 250,194 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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H28 KEW is a 1991 Volkswagen Van in Maroon with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 120,405 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H28 KEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H28 KEW is a 1991 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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