1989 Bedford Rascal 1.0L Petrol · F581 VGL
1989 Bedford Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 52,352 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD RASCAL
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 970cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F581 VGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 52,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F581 VGL Mileage History
- 19/01/202351,007 mi
- 06/07/202451,237 mi+230 mi
- 11/07/202551,947 mi+710 mi
- 08/07/202652,343 mi+396 mi
- 06/08/202652,352 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F581 VGL 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 Bedford Rascal (F581 VGL) between January 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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