1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · F176 ETH
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 44,842 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1600cc
F176 ETH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2023
- 44,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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F176 ETH Mileage History
- 30/08/202244,762 mi
- 30/08/202244,762 mi
- 22/08/202344,842 mi+80 mi
- 02/09/202344,842 mi
Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F176 ETH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F176 ETH) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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