1990 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · H892 ELF
1990 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10/08/1990. Recorded mileage 189,728 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1715cc
H892 ELF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 189,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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H892 ELF Mileage History
- 19/05/2022189,642 mi
- 12/08/2022189,664 mi+22 mi
- 05/08/2023189,719 mi+55 mi
- 14/08/2024189,724 mi+5 mi
- 14/08/2025189,728 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H892 ELF 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 (H892 ELF) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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