1989 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · F495 XWP
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03/07/1989. Recorded mileage 191,098 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2459cc
F495 XWP Key Findings
- 38 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 191,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (59 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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F495 XWP Mileage History
- 23/02/2006155,774 mi
- 23/02/2006155,774 mi
- 13/02/2007163,120 mi+7,346 mi
- 15/02/2007163,321 mi+201 mi
- 14/02/2008176,698 mi+13,377 mi
- 14/02/2008176,698 mi
- 04/02/2009117,536 mi-59,162 mi
- 13/03/2009171,536 mi+54,000 mi
- 08/04/2010182,930 mi+11,394 mi
- 08/04/2010182,930 mi
- 24/03/2011184,815 mi+1,885 mi
- 29/03/2011184,815 mi
- 14/03/2012187,600 mi+2,785 mi
- 17/04/2013190,544 mi+2,944 mi
- 17/04/2013190,546 mi+2 mi
- 01/04/2014191,096 mi+550 mi
- 08/04/2015191,096 mi
- 08/04/2015191,096 mi
- 23/05/2018190,985 mi-111 mi
- 23/05/2018190,985 mi
- 14/05/2019191,079 mi+94 mi
- 14/05/2019191,080 mi+1 mi
- 26/05/2020191,990 mi+910 mi
- 13/05/2021191,006 mi-984 mi
- 13/05/2021191,006 mi
- 08/06/2023191,000 mi-6 mi
- 08/06/2023191,000 mi
- 30/05/2024191,096 mi+96 mi
- 03/06/2024191,096 mi
- 28/05/2026191,098 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,744 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F495 XWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
38 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F495 XWP) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (59 issues), Lighting (45 issues), Brakes (33 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Windscreen (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 128 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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