1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · F554 LAA
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 242,742 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F554 LAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2022
- 242,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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F554 LAA Mileage History
- 18/10/2021240,480 mi
- 18/10/2021240,480 mi
- 12/10/2022242,688 mi+2,208 mi
- 07/11/2022242,742 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 2,145 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F554 LAA 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 (F554 LAA) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2022 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 (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
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