1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · F791 EBO
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/07/1989. Recorded mileage 46,770 km. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 46,770 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1588cc
F791 EBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 46,770 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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F791 EBO Odometer History
- 26/09/202334,221 mi
- 26/09/202334,221 mi
- 25/09/202445,478 mi+11,257 mi
- 30/09/202445,489 km
- 28/10/202546,770 km+1,281 km
Average of roughly 6,005 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F791 EBO 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 (F791 EBO) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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