1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · H473 BEW
1990 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 1990. Recorded mileage 198,181 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H473 BEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 198,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H473 BEW 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 (H473 BEW) between April 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh/grating sound (7.7 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
H473 BEW Mileage History
- 11/04/2024193,718 mi
- 18/04/2024193,748 mi+30 mi
- 16/09/2025196,466 mi+2,718 mi
- 10/09/2026198,181 mi+1,715 mi
- 10/09/2026198,181 mi
Average of roughly 1,848 miles 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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