1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F561 AJX
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 22/05/1989. Recorded mileage 99,003 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1915cc
F561 AJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 99,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 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: Below 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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F561 AJX Mileage History
- 03/09/202498,313 mi
- 28/02/202698,979 mi+666 mi
- 14/04/202698,992 mi+13 mi
- 01/05/202699,003 mi+11 mi
- 01/05/202699,003 mi
Average of roughly 416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F561 AJX 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 (F561 AJX) between September 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side Lower reading (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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