1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · F103 CEG
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 195,188 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F103 CEG Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 195,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F103 CEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F103 CEG) between February 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Windscreen (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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 Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
F103 CEG Mileage History
- 27/02/2006148,046 mi
- 28/02/2006148,046 mi
- 12/03/2007150,384 mi+2,338 mi
- 16/03/2007150,384 mi
- 17/03/2008153,189 mi+2,805 mi
- 02/03/2009155,239 mi+2,050 mi
- 24/03/2009155,265 mi+26 mi
- 02/03/2010156,998 mi+1,733 mi
- 26/03/2010157,035 mi+37 mi
- 07/03/2011159,147 mi+2,112 mi
- 06/03/2012161,416 mi+2,269 mi
- 13/03/2012161,416 mi
- 11/03/2013164,196 mi+2,780 mi
- 12/03/2014166,439 mi+2,243 mi
- 02/04/2014166,439 mi
- 10/03/2015168,224 mi+1,785 mi
- 10/03/2015168,224 mi
- 21/03/2016171,398 mi+3,174 mi
- 12/04/2017174,262 mi+2,864 mi
- 12/04/2017174,262 mi
- 04/04/2018176,947 mi+2,685 mi
- 25/05/2018176,951 mi+4 mi
- 25/04/2019179,590 mi+2,639 mi
- 01/05/2019179,590 mi
- 28/09/2020182,209 mi+2,619 mi
- 02/09/2021183,826 mi+1,617 mi
- 05/09/2022185,698 mi+1,872 mi
- 06/09/2022185,698 mi
- 30/08/2023188,375 mi+2,677 mi
- 07/09/2023188,376 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2024190,556 mi+2,180 mi
- 28/08/2025192,980 mi+2,424 mi
- 14/10/2025193,050 mi+70 mi
- 29/09/2026195,188 mi+2,138 mi
- 30/09/2026195,188 mi
Average of roughly 2,290 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
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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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