1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · F445 GWB
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 96,871 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,871 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
F445 GWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 96,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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F445 GWB Mileage History
- 11/03/202596,825 mi
- 12/03/202596,828 mi+3 mi
- 06/03/202696,866 mi+38 mi
- 09/04/202696,870 mi+4 mi
- 14/04/202696,871 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 42 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F445 GWB 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 (F445 GWB) between March 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Direction indicator not working all not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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