1990 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · G398 FWC
1990 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1990. Recorded mileage 315,212 km. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 315,212 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G398 FWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 315,212 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G398 FWC 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 (G398 FWC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
G398 FWC Odometer History
- 28/08/2024295,325 km
- 28/08/2024295,325 km
- 28/08/2025306,289 km+10,964 km
- 17/08/2026315,212 km+8,923 km
- 19/08/2026315,212 km
Average of roughly 10,076 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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