1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · F826 MCA
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 290,072 km. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 290,072 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F826 MCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 290,072 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F826 MCA Odometer History
- 06/10/2022282,166 km
- 23/11/2023285,331 km+3,165 km
- 29/03/2025288,290 km+2,959 km
- 26/03/2026290,072 km+1,782 km
- 26/03/2026290,072 km
Average of roughly 2,279 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F826 MCA 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 (F826 MCA) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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