1989 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1L Petrol · F786 THW
1989 Volkswagen Vanagon (2.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 321,172 km. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 321,172 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F786 THW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 321,172 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F786 THW 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 Vanagon (F786 THW) between December 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
F786 THW Odometer History
- 22/12/2022316,980 km
- 27/02/2024319,121 km+2,141 km
- 04/04/2024319,224 km+103 km
- 10/06/2025321,166 km+1,942 km
- 13/06/2025321,172 km+6 km
Average of roughly 1,694 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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