1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · F811 AEM
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 295,559 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 295,559 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
F811 AEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2026
- 295,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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F811 AEM Mileage History
- 03/05/2023285,209 mi
- 04/05/2023285,209 mi
- 08/05/2024285,530 mi+321 mi
- 15/05/2025292,459 mi+6,929 mi
- 14/08/2026295,559 mi+3,100 mi
Average of roughly 3,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F811 AEM 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 (F811 AEM) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 rod pin or bush likely to become detached bush split (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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