1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F49 MTT
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21/06/1989. Recorded mileage 69,873 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1915cc
F49 MTT Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 69,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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F49 MTT Mileage History
- 20/09/200645,013 mi
- 03/09/200746,518 mi+1,505 mi
- 13/03/200947,924 mi+1,406 mi
- 11/05/201048,963 mi+1,039 mi
- 21/07/201148,860 mi-103 mi
- 23/08/201249,185 mi+325 mi
- 14/08/201350,375 mi+1,190 mi
- 18/08/201451,460 mi+1,085 mi
- 21/08/201553,225 mi+1,765 mi
- 10/08/201655,835 mi+2,610 mi
- 23/04/201857,546 mi+1,711 mi
- 15/04/201960,010 mi+2,464 mi
- 24/04/201960,010 mi
- 23/07/202062,189 mi+2,179 mi
- 30/07/202062,217 mi+28 mi
- 05/07/202163,593 mi+1,376 mi
- 14/07/202163,624 mi+31 mi
- 18/07/202265,166 mi+1,542 mi
- 27/07/202367,207 mi+2,041 mi
- 07/08/202367,207 mi
- 10/07/202468,472 mi+1,265 mi
- 11/07/202468,511 mi+39 mi
- 01/09/202569,432 mi+921 mi
- 03/09/202669,873 mi+441 mi
Average of roughly 1,246 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F49 MTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F49 MTT) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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