1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · H981 BUU
1991 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 259,577 km. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 259,577 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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H981 BUU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 259,577 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H981 BUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Transporter (H981 BUU) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
H981 BUU Odometer History
- 10/06/2022259,359 km
- 10/06/2022259,359 km
- 02/07/2024259,497 km+138 km
- 07/08/2024259,577 km+80 km
Average of roughly 101 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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