1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F638 AKF
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 103,705 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F638 AKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 103,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F638 AKF Mileage History
- 30/10/202399,807 mi
- 06/11/202399,811 mi+4 mi
- 25/03/2025102,014 mi+2,203 mi
- 30/03/2026103,705 mi+1,691 mi
- 12/05/2026103,705 mi
Average of roughly 1,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F638 AKF 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 (F638 AKF) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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 (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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