1991 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · J165 FCD
1991 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 141,707 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J165 FCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 141,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J165 FCD Mileage History
- 22/05/2023141,702 mi
- 24/05/2023141,703 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/2024141,705 mi+2 mi
- 22/05/2024141,705 mi
- 14/11/2025141,707 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J165 FCD 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 1991 Volkswagen Transporter (J165 FCD) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREAD 185 14 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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