1990 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · G165 BBL

The Volkswagen Transporter currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 13 April 2026 at 141,023 miles returned a failure with no defects logged, repeating the same outcome from 21 October 2025 at identical mileage. This pattern shows a worsening administrative or presentation issue rather than a clear mechanical trend, as the vehicle passed cleanly in the three prior years. Recorded mileage sits at 141,023 against a 1990 build, an average of roughly 3,900 miles per year. The odometer moved only 572 miles between the August 2022 pass at 140,451 and the September 2024 pass at 140,703, then added just 320 miles to the October 2025 failure. Such low, near-static use over two years suggests long standing periods, which on a 36-year-old van raises the risk of perished rubber, seized brakes, and corrosion where moisture settles. The MOT data flags no advisories or defects across the record, so no recurring suspension bushes, coil springs, or exhaust issues appear. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity in person, focusing on chassis rails, sills, and underfloor corrosion typical of aged Transporters. Check brake discs and calipers for binding after the long idle, and verify the reason behind the two consecutive failures with no defects listed, as this often points to documentation or test scope mismatch rather than a sound vehicle.