1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · H704 GRF
1990 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 197,940 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H704 GRF Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 197,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 18 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (86 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H704 GRF Mileage History
- 07/12/2006113,674 mi
- 15/12/2006113,753 mi+79 mi
- 17/04/2008118,311 mi+4,558 mi
- 01/07/2009125,761 mi+7,450 mi
- 03/07/2009125,800 mi+39 mi
- 07/01/2011134,544 mi+8,744 mi
- 11/01/2011134,544 mi
- 19/04/2012140,424 mi+5,880 mi
- 23/04/2012140,480 mi+56 mi
- 19/04/2013144,704 mi+4,224 mi
- 29/09/2014152,329 mi+7,625 mi
- 09/10/2014152,391 mi+62 mi
- 29/02/2016159,595 mi+7,204 mi
- 05/03/2016159,650 mi+55 mi
- 08/03/2016159,671 mi+21 mi
- 16/03/2017164,483 mi+4,812 mi
- 28/03/2017164,500 mi+17 mi
- 29/03/2017164,536 mi+36 mi
- 08/05/2018169,671 mi+5,135 mi
- 14/05/2018169,734 mi+63 mi
- 13/05/2019174,899 mi+5,165 mi
- 21/05/2019174,959 mi+60 mi
- 18/05/2020179,312 mi+4,353 mi
- 02/06/2020179,358 mi+46 mi
- 06/05/2021183,247 mi+3,889 mi
- 24/05/2021183,397 mi+150 mi
- 03/05/2022187,175 mi+3,778 mi
- 02/05/2023190,670 mi+3,495 mi
- 04/05/2023190,686 mi+16 mi
- 02/05/2024194,359 mi+3,673 mi
- 20/06/2024194,856 mi+497 mi
- 21/06/2024194,861 mi+5 mi
- 27/05/2025197,196 mi+2,335 mi
- 02/06/2025197,235 mi+39 mi
- 24/06/2026197,940 mi+705 mi
- 24/06/2026197,940 mi
Average of roughly 4,311 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
H704 GRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Transporter (H704 GRF) between December 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 18 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 18 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (86 issues), Suspension (80 issues), Lighting (41 issues), Bodywork (29 issues), Steering (23 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 218 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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