1989 Volkswagen 1.6L Diesel · F541 UJN
1989 Volkswagen (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 229,228 km. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 229,228 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F541 UJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 229,228 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F541 UJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Unknown (F541 UJN) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe To Master Cylinder Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe To N/S/F Flexible Hose Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bo”.
F541 UJN Odometer History
- 11/05/2023225,393 km
- 22/05/2024226,366 km+973 km
- 16/05/2025227,383 km+1,017 km
- 13/05/2026229,211 km+1,828 km
- 03/06/2026229,228 km+17 km
Average of roughly 1,252 km per year across 5 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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