1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · F526 JKN
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 21,015 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F526 JKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 21,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F526 JKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F526 JKN) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
F526 JKN Mileage History
- 24/03/202219,808 mi
- 06/04/202219,812 mi+4 mi
- 01/04/202320,976 mi+1,164 mi
- 09/04/202621,015 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 298 miles per year across 4 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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