1989 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · F543 FPW
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 246,272 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 246,272 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2100cc
F543 FPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 246,272 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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F543 FPW Odometer History
- 12/06/2023230,069 km
- 16/06/2023230,089 km+20 km
- 01/08/2024235,655 km+5,566 km
- 14/08/2024236,125 km+470 km
- 22/08/2025246,272 km+10,147 km
Average of roughly 7,380 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F543 FPW 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 Transporter (F543 FPW) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 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: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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