1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · F224 GYS
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 136,224 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F224 GYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 136,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F224 GYS Mileage History
- 03/02/2024126,375 mi
- 08/02/2024126,385 mi+10 mi
- 05/02/2025131,379 mi+4,994 mi
- 06/03/2026136,224 mi+4,845 mi
- 10/03/2026136,224 mi
Average of roughly 4,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F224 GYS 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 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F224 GYS) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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