1991 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERDiesel

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 31 August 2024 at 131,002 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 17 August 2023 at 130,390 miles also passed clean. A short-lived failure on 9 August 2023 at 130,244 miles was logged with no defects cited, then cleared eight days later, suggesting an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a substantive fault. Recorded mileage sits low for a 35-year-old vehicle at 131,002 miles, averaging roughly 3,743 miles per year. The records show gentle accumulation: 125,599 miles in June 2021, 128,818 in May 2022, 130,390 in August 2023, and 131,002 in August 2024. A gap between the June 2021 and May 2022 tests points to looser scheduling, but the clean outcomes imply the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current despite light use. The sparse history flags no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, caliper, or corrosion issues across the five tests. Low annual mileage and long standing periods common to such vans raise the risk of perished rubber components, seized handbrake mechanisms, and hidden structural rust beneath the floorpan and chassis rails not captured by a pass result. A buyer should physically inspect underside structural integrity, check for binding brakes after the vehicle has stood, and verify tyre sidewall condition given the age. The clean MOT trail reflects responsible ownership on paper, yet the test sheet alone cannot confirm the drivetrain or hidden corrosion state of a 1991 example.