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1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · G382 DSX

G382 DSX

1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 177,993 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Apr 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
177,993 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Apr 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1915cc
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G382 DSX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
  • 177,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

G382 DSX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 20:26
MOT Analysis

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 (G382 DSX) between April 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 March 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: Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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: “Windscreen washer not working WIPER SWITCH DAMAGED (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

G382 DSX Mileage History

  1. 07/04/2022175,562 mi
  2. 24/03/2023177,083 mi+1,521 mi
  3. 27/03/2023177,083 mi
  4. 22/03/2024177,993 mi+910 mi
  5. 22/03/2024177,993 mi

Average of roughly 1,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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