1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · G120 GPW
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 200,691 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1588cc
G120 GPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 200,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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: 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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G120 GPW Mileage History
- 18/08/2022193,418 mi
- 14/08/2023195,324 mi+1,906 mi
- 30/08/2024198,550 mi+3,226 mi
- 01/09/2025200,691 mi+2,141 mi
- 01/09/2025200,691 mi
Average of roughly 2,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G120 GPW 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 (G120 GPW) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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