1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · F352 JRC
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 148,456 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1588cc
F352 JRC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 148,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F352 JRC Mileage History
- 16/02/2023147,808 mi
- 13/02/2024147,833 mi+25 mi
- 15/04/2025148,454 mi+621 mi
- 17/04/2025148,456 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 299 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F352 JRC 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 (F352 JRC) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear d”.
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