1991 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · J798 ELG
1991 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 06/09/1991. Recorded mileage 218,220 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1715cc
J798 ELG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 218,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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J798 ELG Mileage History
- 10/10/2022218,175 mi
- 25/07/2024218,189 mi+14 mi
- 30/07/2024218,191 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2025218,220 mi+29 mi
- 28/07/2026218,220 mi
Average of roughly 12 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J798 ELG 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 (J798 ELG) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Central Lower Fuel system component leaking fuel pump/ pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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