1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · G272 HBO
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1989. Recorded mileage 115,010 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1715cc
G272 HBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2024
- 115,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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G272 HBO Mileage History
- 15/06/2022114,192 mi
- 02/07/2022114,198 mi+6 mi
- 02/07/2022114,198 mi
- 26/07/2023114,198 mi
- 10/08/2024115,010 mi+812 mi
Average of roughly 380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G272 HBO 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 (G272 HBO) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 ”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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