1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Petrol · F434 NUR
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 20,403 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F434 NUR Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 20,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F434 NUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F434 NUR) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Steering (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
F434 NUR Mileage History
- 13/04/20062,585 mi
- 16/04/20073,897 mi+1,312 mi
- 18/04/20073,902 mi+5 mi
- 10/04/20084,967 mi+1,065 mi
- 02/06/200952,383 mi+47,416 mi
- 01/06/20106,988 mi-45,395 mi
- 06/06/20118,158 mi+1,170 mi
- 21/05/20129,114 mi+956 mi
- 20/05/201310,347 mi+1,233 mi
- 22/05/201310,350 mi+3 mi
- 01/05/201411,288 mi+938 mi
- 01/06/201512,608 mi+1,320 mi
- 16/05/201613,670 mi+1,062 mi
- 02/05/201714,546 mi+876 mi
- 02/05/201714,550 mi+4 mi
- 29/05/201815,760 mi+1,210 mi
- 16/05/201916,505 mi+745 mi
- 29/07/202017,262 mi+757 mi
- 14/06/202117,778 mi+516 mi
- 16/05/202218,452 mi+674 mi
- 22/06/202218,499 mi+47 mi
- 26/05/202318,802 mi+303 mi
- 03/06/202419,375 mi+573 mi
- 10/06/202519,972 mi+597 mi
- 01/07/202620,403 mi+431 mi
Average of roughly 881 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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