1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · F493 FKW
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21/04/1989. Recorded mileage 105,314 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1715cc
F493 FKW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 105,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F493 FKW Mileage History
- 31/08/200673,473 mi
- 07/09/200775,512 mi+2,039 mi
- 12/09/200775,512 mi
- 11/09/200877,430 mi+1,918 mi
- 11/09/200877,430 mi
- 29/07/200979,942 mi+2,512 mi
- 03/08/201080,558 mi+616 mi
- 03/08/201080,558 mi
- 26/07/201183,569 mi+3,011 mi
- 24/07/201287,815 mi+4,246 mi
- 24/07/201391,231 mi+3,416 mi
- 15/07/201494,599 mi+3,368 mi
- 16/07/201597,625 mi+3,026 mi
- 20/07/2016101,316 mi+3,691 mi
- 13/07/2017102,294 mi+978 mi
- 18/07/2017102,365 mi+71 mi
- 12/07/2018102,834 mi+469 mi
- 16/07/2019103,202 mi+368 mi
- 15/09/2020103,255 mi+53 mi
- 19/08/2021103,411 mi+156 mi
- 08/09/2022103,929 mi+518 mi
- 29/08/2023103,981 mi+52 mi
- 07/05/2024104,101 mi+120 mi
- 09/04/2025104,588 mi+487 mi
- 14/04/2026105,314 mi+726 mi
Average of roughly 1,623 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
F493 FKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F493 FKW) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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