1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · 500 J
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 15/03/1989. Recorded mileage 18,386 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1915cc
500 J Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 18,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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500 J Mileage History
- 08/01/20078,101 mi
- 21/02/200810,567 mi+2,466 mi
- 28/02/200913,306 mi+2,739 mi
- 17/04/201014,814 mi+1,508 mi
- 12/03/201115,221 mi+407 mi
- 12/03/201115,221 mi
- 13/04/201216,294 mi+1,073 mi
- 14/04/201216,294 mi
- 12/04/201316,905 mi+611 mi
- 16/05/201517,329 mi+424 mi
- 19/05/201517,329 mi
- 15/03/201817,685 mi+356 mi
- 18/06/201918,057 mi+372 mi
- 18/06/201918,059 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/202218,377 mi+318 mi
- 04/04/202418,378 mi+1 mi
- 10/06/202518,386 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 558 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
500 J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (500 J) between January 2007 and June 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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