1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · G174 BDL
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 86,637 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G174 BDL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/11/2024
- 86,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G174 BDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (G174 BDL) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested condition of rear brake lines corrosion (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (5.3.4”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bust cover deter”.
G174 BDL Mileage History
- 02/03/202286,627 mi
- 25/11/202486,637 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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