1991 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · H197 BPN
1991 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30/03/1991. Recorded mileage 166,100 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1900cc
H197 BPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 166,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H197 BPN Mileage History
- 21/07/2022165,350 mi
- 29/06/2023165,609 mi+259 mi
- 19/07/2024165,928 mi+319 mi
- 25/07/2024165,931 mi+3 mi
- 01/08/2025166,100 mi+169 mi
Average of roughly 247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H197 BPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Transporter (H197 BPN) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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