1989 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · F790 BVG
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 133,527 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F790 BVG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 133,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F790 BVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F790 BVG) between January 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
F790 BVG Mileage History
- 24/01/200686,260 mi
- 01/02/200789,711 mi+3,451 mi
- 01/02/200789,711 mi
- 30/01/200896,374 mi+6,663 mi
- 05/02/200896,376 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/2009100,602 mi+4,226 mi
- 30/06/2010103,771 mi+3,169 mi
- 01/07/2010103,771 mi
- 05/07/2011105,350 mi+1,579 mi
- 06/07/2011105,352 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/2012105,723 mi+371 mi
- 05/08/2013110,320 mi+4,597 mi
- 06/08/2014113,425 mi+3,105 mi
- 07/08/2014113,427 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/2019114,197 mi+770 mi
- 25/11/2020116,446 mi+2,249 mi
- 08/07/2022116,705 mi+259 mi
- 11/07/2023122,327 mi+5,622 mi
- 18/07/2024125,232 mi+2,905 mi
- 18/07/2025128,861 mi+3,629 mi
- 18/07/2025128,861 mi
- 22/07/2026133,527 mi+4,666 mi
- 23/07/2026133,527 mi
Average of roughly 2,307 miles per year across 23 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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