No, H852 ELF is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for H852 ELF?

The MOT for H852 ELF is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of H852 ELF?

The recorded mileage for H852 ELF is 137,418 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H852 ELF ULEZ compliant?

No, H852 ELF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1990 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · H852 ELF

H852 ELF

1990 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 137,418 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1990 · Bournemouth
MOT Status: Valid until 11/07/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 137,418 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/07/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 137,418 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1990
Engine: 1915cc

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H852 ELF Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2023
137,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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H852 ELF Mileage History

18/05/2022135,861 mi
17/05/2023137,352 mi+1,491 mi
07/07/2023137,414 mi+62 mi
13/07/2023137,418 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 1,350 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

H852 ELF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 11:11

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Transporter (H852 ELF) between May 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 July 2023 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 (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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