1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · F183 GKK
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07/02/1989. Recorded mileage 166,929 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1900cc
F183 GKK Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 166,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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F183 GKK Mileage History
- 23/03/2006104,647 mi
- 03/04/2007109,895 mi+5,248 mi
- 04/04/2007109,898 mi+3 mi
- 24/05/2008109,157 mi-741 mi
- 27/05/2008109,166 mi+9 mi
- 28/05/2009125,662 mi+16,496 mi
- 11/10/2010126,864 mi+1,202 mi
- 04/10/2011130,238 mi+3,374 mi
- 10/10/2012133,502 mi+3,264 mi
- 10/09/2013136,252 mi+2,750 mi
- 11/09/2013136,253 mi+1 mi
- 26/11/2014139,687 mi+3,434 mi
- 26/11/2015142,908 mi+3,221 mi
- 05/12/2015142,909 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/2016146,302 mi+3,393 mi
- 29/09/2017150,188 mi+3,886 mi
- 07/10/2017150,189 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/2018152,925 mi+2,736 mi
- 16/11/2019155,108 mi+2,183 mi
- 26/10/2020156,960 mi+1,852 mi
- 12/11/2021159,420 mi+2,460 mi
- 16/03/2023161,976 mi+2,556 mi
- 21/02/2024162,996 mi+1,020 mi
- 21/02/2024162,996 mi
- 24/04/2025164,153 mi+1,157 mi
- 24/04/2025164,153 mi
- 14/04/2026166,929 mi+2,776 mi
Average of roughly 3,105 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F183 GKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F183 GKK) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear between t piece and flexy (3.6.B.2c)”.
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