1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · F271 JAM
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 201,792 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
F271 JAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2025
- 201,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F271 JAM 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 (F271 JAM) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
F271 JAM Mileage History
- 20/04/2022195,350 mi
- 06/04/2023198,022 mi+2,672 mi
- 24/04/2023198,123 mi+101 mi
- 24/05/2024199,676 mi+1,553 mi
- 15/06/2025201,792 mi+2,116 mi
Average of roughly 2,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F271 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F271JAM.
OPEL
MANTA
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
FORD
TRANSIT
BMW
3 SERIES
FIAT
PANDA
TALBOT
EXPRESS 1300 P
MERCEDES
200
MERCEDES
420
BMW
3 SERIES
YAMAHA
TDR50
FERRARI
UNKNOWN
BMW
3 SERIES
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.