1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F890 TPX
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02/06/1989. Recorded mileage 148,259 miles. MOT valid until 11/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1915cc
F890 TPX Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 148,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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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F890 TPX Mileage History
- 05/07/2005131,080 mi
- 17/07/2006132,186 mi+1,106 mi
- 10/07/2007133,398 mi+1,212 mi
- 15/07/2008134,568 mi+1,170 mi
- 15/07/2008134,568 mi
- 15/07/2009135,739 mi+1,171 mi
- 19/07/2010137,517 mi+1,778 mi
- 01/07/2011138,269 mi+752 mi
- 23/07/2012139,939 mi+1,670 mi
- 15/07/2013140,281 mi+342 mi
- 22/07/2014142,244 mi+1,963 mi
- 28/07/2015142,405 mi+161 mi
- 21/07/2016142,560 mi+155 mi
- 21/07/2016142,560 mi
- 10/07/2017142,931 mi+371 mi
- 27/06/2018143,730 mi+799 mi
- 28/06/2018143,730 mi
- 19/08/2019144,314 mi+584 mi
- 05/09/2020144,571 mi+257 mi
- 10/09/2020144,571 mi
- 06/09/2021145,719 mi+1,148 mi
- 06/09/2021145,719 mi
- 12/09/2022147,141 mi+1,422 mi
- 13/09/2022147,141 mi
- 06/09/2023147,309 mi+168 mi
- 11/09/2023147,309 mi
- 10/09/2024147,325 mi+16 mi
- 13/09/2024147,325 mi
- 11/09/2025147,404 mi+79 mi
- 07/09/2026148,259 mi+855 mi
- 08/09/2026148,259 mi
Average of roughly 811 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
F890 TPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F890 TPX) between July 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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