1990 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · H287 BKE
1990 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03/08/1990. Recorded mileage 195,137 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1588cc
H287 BKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 195,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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H287 BKE Mileage History
- 15/05/2023190,962 mi
- 19/05/2023190,964 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/2025191,401 mi+437 mi
- 05/06/2025191,420 mi+19 mi
- 25/08/2026195,137 mi+3,717 mi
Average of roughly 1,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H287 BKE 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 1990 Volkswagen Transporter (H287 BKE) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R shoc”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R shoc”.
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