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1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F981 WAD

F981 WAD

1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 18/05/1989. Recorded mileage 113,697 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1915cc

F981 WAD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
  • 113,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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F981 WAD Mileage History

  1. 05/05/2022103,579 mi
  2. 13/07/2023113,406 mi+9,827 mi
  3. 21/08/2024113,501 mi+95 mi
  4. 18/08/2025113,697 mi+196 mi
  5. 22/08/2025113,697 mi

Average of roughly 3,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F981 WAD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (F981 WAD) between May 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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