1989 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · F506 NPM
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 147,078 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F506 NPM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 147,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F506 NPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F506 NPM) between April 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 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 (27 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
F506 NPM Mileage History
- 06/04/2006108,304 mi
- 05/04/2007111,257 mi+2,953 mi
- 07/04/2008113,806 mi+2,549 mi
- 02/04/2009119,349 mi+5,543 mi
- 02/04/2009119,349 mi
- 25/10/2010120,951 mi+1,602 mi
- 26/10/2010120,951 mi
- 05/08/2011123,474 mi+2,523 mi
- 05/08/2011123,474 mi
- 30/07/2012126,115 mi+2,641 mi
- 05/08/2013128,179 mi+2,064 mi
- 06/08/2014130,607 mi+2,428 mi
- 05/08/2015132,112 mi+1,505 mi
- 05/08/2016134,772 mi+2,660 mi
- 05/08/2017137,247 mi+2,475 mi
- 11/08/2017137,249 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/2018138,872 mi+1,623 mi
- 10/08/2018138,875 mi+3 mi
- 29/07/2019140,748 mi+1,873 mi
- 20/08/2020141,349 mi+601 mi
- 06/08/2021142,373 mi+1,024 mi
- 09/08/2022143,106 mi+733 mi
- 14/08/2023143,386 mi+280 mi
- 27/08/2024144,147 mi+761 mi
- 19/08/2025145,694 mi+1,547 mi
- 24/08/2026147,078 mi+1,384 mi
Average of roughly 1,902 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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