1989 Volkswagen Transporter Petrol · F403 MWV
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (petrol). First registered 19/05/1989. Recorded mileage 147,194 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- ---
F403 MWV Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 147,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F403 MWV Mileage History
- 24/04/200690,567 mi
- 24/04/200690,567 mi
- 06/03/200794,365 mi+3,798 mi
- 22/02/200898,451 mi+4,086 mi
- 11/02/200999,691 mi+1,240 mi
- 12/02/200999,699 mi+8 mi
- 10/02/2010103,447 mi+3,748 mi
- 26/02/2010103,454 mi+7 mi
- 01/03/2010103,455 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/2011106,792 mi+3,337 mi
- 09/01/2012109,651 mi+2,859 mi
- 09/01/2012109,652 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2013112,297 mi+2,645 mi
- 09/01/2013112,299 mi+2 mi
- 07/01/2014115,077 mi+2,778 mi
- 14/01/2014115,092 mi+15 mi
- 05/01/2015119,138 mi+4,046 mi
- 05/01/2015119,138 mi
- 31/12/2015123,391 mi+4,253 mi
- 28/12/2016126,080 mi+2,689 mi
- 03/01/2017126,080 mi
- 04/01/2018129,621 mi+3,541 mi
- 08/01/2018129,621 mi
- 02/01/2019132,846 mi+3,225 mi
- 03/01/2019132,846 mi
- 02/01/2020136,423 mi+3,577 mi
- 19/02/2021138,996 mi+2,573 mi
- 04/03/2021138,996 mi
- 08/05/2022140,114 mi+1,118 mi
- 16/05/2022140,469 mi+355 mi
- 19/04/2023143,386 mi+2,917 mi
- 19/04/2023143,386 mi
- 17/04/2024145,856 mi+2,470 mi
- 12/05/2025146,850 mi+994 mi
- 14/05/2026147,194 mi+344 mi
- 20/05/2026147,194 mi
Average of roughly 2,821 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
F403 MWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F403 MWV) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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