1990 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · H285 ARJ
1990 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29/08/1990. Recorded mileage 103,905 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,905 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
H285 ARJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
- 103,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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H285 ARJ Mileage History
- 14/07/2022103,363 mi
- 14/08/2023103,905 mi+542 mi
- 21/09/2023103,905 mi
Average of roughly 456 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
H285 ARJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Transporter (H285 ARJ) between July 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2023 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 (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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