1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · G344 FDA
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 145,651 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G344 FDA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 145,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G344 FDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (G344 FDA) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 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: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
G344 FDA Mileage History
- 04/11/2021137,986 mi
- 30/01/2023143,924 mi+5,938 mi
- 10/02/2023143,924 mi
- 31/01/2024145,651 mi+1,727 mi
Average of roughly 3,422 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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