1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F228 JFJ
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 205,830 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,830 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
F228 JFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 205,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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F228 JFJ Mileage History
- 09/07/2022196,428 mi
- 08/07/2023197,426 mi+998 mi
- 06/07/2024199,182 mi+1,756 mi
- 05/07/2025203,143 mi+3,961 mi
- 09/06/2026205,830 mi+2,687 mi
Average of roughly 2,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F228 JFJ 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 (F228 JFJ) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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