1989 Volkswagen Microbus 2.0L Petrol · F285 RNM
1989 Volkswagen Microbus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 298,470 km. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MICROBUS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 298,470 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1984cc
F285 RNM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 298,470 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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F285 RNM Odometer History
- 30/07/2024298,467 km
- 04/10/2024298,468 km+1 km
- 11/10/2024298,468 km
- 27/01/2026298,470 km+2 km
Average of roughly 2 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F285 RNM 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 1989 Volkswagen Microbus (F285 RNM) between July 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between jointer and brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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