1991 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · 793 GTR

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 2 September 2025 at 178,937 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing clean passes once minor administrative failures were cleared. The vehicle avoided repeat mechanical advisories throughout the five recorded tests. The recorded mileage sits at 178,937 miles against a 1991 build, averaging roughly 5,112 miles per year. This is low for a 35-year-old commercial vehicle and implies either light use or extended periods off the road. Between the 20 September 2023 test at 170,776 miles and the 2 October 2024 test at 178,277 miles the van covered 7,501 miles, then added only 660 miles by August 2025. Such low annual accumulation near the end of the record suggests the van has become a sparingly used runner rather than a daily worker. The two failures on 20 September 2023 and 29 August 2025 both list no defects, which points to documentation or presentation issues at the testing station rather than worn components. The absence of advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, or corrosion across all entries is a positive signal for a vehicle of this age, though MOT sheets do not capture every latent fault. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity in person, focusing on chassis outriggers, sills, and suspension mounting points for hidden rust that a pass with no advisories might miss. Check brake discs and calipers for age-related binding after long standing, and verify tyre condition given the van's low recent mileage may conceal perished sidewalls. The clean record warrants a physical check of drivetrain oil leaks and exhaust emissions before purchase.