1991 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · J977 BTV
1991 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20/08/1991. Recorded mileage 97,634 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1588cc
J977 BTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 97,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 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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J977 BTV Mileage History
- 01/12/202396,480 mi
- 11/12/202497,275 mi+795 mi
- 17/12/202497,275 mi
- 06/12/202597,627 mi+352 mi
- 19/12/202597,634 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J977 BTV 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 (J977 BTV) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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