1989 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · F917 CVF
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 159,390 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1968cc
F917 CVF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 159,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F917 CVF Mileage History
- 24/10/2006124,192 mi
- 27/10/2006124,192 mi
- 18/12/2007131,587 mi+7,395 mi
- 08/12/2008135,479 mi+3,892 mi
- 08/12/2008135,479 mi
- 18/12/2009140,172 mi+4,693 mi
- 18/12/2009140,172 mi
- 17/12/2010143,190 mi+3,018 mi
- 17/12/2010143,190 mi
- 27/06/2012145,145 mi+1,955 mi
- 01/07/2013147,639 mi+2,494 mi
- 02/07/2013147,639 mi
- 01/07/2014150,271 mi+2,632 mi
- 02/07/2014150,271 mi
- 15/06/2015151,905 mi+1,634 mi
- 18/07/2016152,425 mi+520 mi
- 25/07/2016152,425 mi
- 21/07/2017153,681 mi+1,256 mi
- 17/07/2018154,635 mi+954 mi
- 20/07/2018154,635 mi
- 24/07/2019156,467 mi+1,832 mi
- 11/03/2021158,635 mi+2,168 mi
- 26/04/2022158,656 mi+21 mi
- 26/04/2023159,374 mi+718 mi
- 09/05/2023159,390 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,128 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
F917 CVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (F917 CVF) between October 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 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: Tyres (25 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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