1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F29 TEH
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 101,283 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F29 TEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 101,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F29 TEH 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 (F29 TEH) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 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: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
F29 TEH Mileage History
- 13/11/202396,767 mi
- 11/12/202396,804 mi+37 mi
- 19/12/202499,012 mi+2,208 mi
- 28/10/2025101,263 mi+2,251 mi
- 14/04/2026101,283 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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