1991 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · J711 UNH
1991 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 249,626 km. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 249,626 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J711 UNH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2021
- 249,626 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J711 UNH Odometer History
- 26/08/2011239,809 km
- 05/11/2012245,034 mi
- 08/11/2012245,038 mi+4 mi
- 11/12/2013245,560 km
- 27/11/2014246,850 km+1,290 km
- 27/11/2014246,850 km
- 01/12/2015248,280 km+1,430 km
- 10/12/2015248,280 km
- 26/05/2017249,411 km+1,131 km
- 25/02/2020249,574 km+163 km
- 22/07/2021249,626 km+52 km
Average of roughly 991 km per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
J711 UNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Transporter (J711 UNH) between August 2011 and July 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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