1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · G496 BRU
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/09/1989. Recorded mileage 163,167 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,167 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
G496 BRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 163,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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G496 BRU Mileage History
- 23/10/2021156,492 mi
- 29/10/2022157,389 mi+897 mi
- 14/10/2023159,854 mi+2,465 mi
- 02/11/2024161,379 mi+1,525 mi
- 01/11/2025163,167 mi+1,788 mi
Average of roughly 1,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G496 BRU 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 (G496 BRU) between October 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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