1990 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · G170 ELC
1990 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07/05/1990. Recorded mileage 193,008 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1700cc
G170 ELC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 193,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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G170 ELC Mileage History
- 25/04/2025191,894 mi
- 25/04/2025191,896 mi+2 mi
- 25/04/2025191,898 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/2026193,008 mi+1,110 mi
- 01/05/2026193,008 mi
Average of roughly 1,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G170 ELC 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 1990 Volkswagen Transporter (G170 ELC) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Fuel hose damaged To filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Road wheel fouling on suspens”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Road wheel fouling on suspen”.
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