1991 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · J312 DTU
1991 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 158,606 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1896cc
J312 DTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 158,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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J312 DTU Mileage History
- 17/04/2024155,074 mi
- 31/03/2025156,422 mi+1,348 mi
- 08/04/2025156,433 mi+11 mi
- 05/03/2026158,603 mi+2,170 mi
- 11/03/2026158,606 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J312 DTU 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 (J312 DTU) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill ”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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