1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F53 SLU
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02/06/1989. Recorded mileage 146,415 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,415 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
F53 SLU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2024
- 146,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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F53 SLU Mileage History
- 28/06/2005143,618 mi
- 08/07/2005143,629 mi+11 mi
- 07/08/2006146,378 mi+2,749 mi
- 22/06/2024146,415 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 147 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F53 SLU 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 (F53 SLU) between June 2005 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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