1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · J38 JFE
1991 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 267,439 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 267,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J38 JFE Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 267,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J38 JFE 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 1991 Volkswagen Transporter (J38 JFE) between July 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (30 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
J38 JFE Mileage History
- 20/07/2005164,606 mi
- 26/07/2006174,836 mi+10,230 mi
- 27/07/2007182,506 mi+7,670 mi
- 07/08/2007182,506 mi
- 09/08/2008190,524 mi+8,018 mi
- 09/08/2008190,524 mi
- 30/07/2009202,284 mi+11,760 mi
- 30/07/2009202,284 mi
- 19/10/2010208,253 mi+5,969 mi
- 19/10/2010208,253 mi
- 06/01/2012208,508 mi+255 mi
- 13/01/2012208,508 mi
- 07/01/2013211,191 mi+2,683 mi
- 07/01/2013211,191 mi
- 11/01/2014215,276 mi+4,085 mi
- 22/01/2014215,278 mi+2 mi
- 16/01/2015221,459 mi+6,181 mi
- 07/01/2016229,307 mi+7,848 mi
- 07/01/2016229,307 mi
- 16/01/2017239,406 mi+10,099 mi
- 17/01/2017239,406 mi
- 17/01/2018246,328 mi+6,922 mi
- 22/01/2018246,338 mi+10 mi
- 21/01/2019251,978 mi+5,640 mi
- 03/04/2020254,013 mi+2,035 mi
- 24/11/2020254,124 mi+111 mi
- 12/05/2021254,357 mi+233 mi
- 05/05/2022257,438 mi+3,081 mi
- 10/05/2023261,029 mi+3,591 mi
- 14/06/2023261,052 mi+23 mi
- 08/06/2024263,908 mi+2,856 mi
- 07/06/2025265,216 mi+1,308 mi
- 05/06/2026267,404 mi+2,188 mi
- 15/06/2026267,439 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 4,919 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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