1990 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · H826 FDD
1990 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 253,619 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 253,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H826 FDD Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2026
- 253,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H826 FDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Transporter (H826 FDD) between April 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (43 issues), Suspension (37 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Towbar attachment insecure Bolt missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))”; “Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides rear (6.1.6 ”.
H826 FDD Mileage History
- 24/04/2006177,117 mi
- 23/04/2007187,417 mi+10,300 mi
- 15/04/2008199,763 mi+12,346 mi
- 14/04/2009208,238 mi+8,475 mi
- 12/04/2010211,689 mi+3,451 mi
- 12/04/2010211,689 mi
- 05/04/2011218,574 mi+6,885 mi
- 04/04/2012224,631 mi+6,057 mi
- 04/04/2013229,558 mi+4,927 mi
- 05/04/2013229,558 mi
- 28/03/2014234,011 mi+4,453 mi
- 15/04/2014234,228 mi+217 mi
- 18/04/2014234,230 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/201523,481 mi-210,749 mi
- 08/05/201523,481 mi
- 04/05/2016242,826 mi+219,345 mi
- 05/05/2016242,826 mi
- 12/05/2017252,264 mi+9,438 mi
- 12/05/2017252,264 mi
- 24/04/2018253,619 mi+1,355 mi
- 14/05/2018253,639 mi+20 mi
- 17/05/2018253,640 mi+1 mi
- 24/05/2019253,418 mi-222 mi
- 28/05/2019253,419 mi+1 mi
- 22/01/2021253,633 mi+214 mi
- 25/01/2021253,633 mi
- 01/02/2022253,515 mi-118 mi
- 10/02/2022255,515 mi+2,000 mi
- 04/09/2024253,819 mi-1,696 mi
- 10/09/2025253,619 mi-200 mi
- 12/09/2025253,618 mi-1 mi
- 14/09/2026253,619 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,752 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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