1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · G685 FOP
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/10/1989. Recorded mileage 96,895 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1588cc
G685 FOP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2023
- 96,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects 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: 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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G685 FOP Mileage History
- 04/05/202396,784 mi
- 26/05/202396,844 mi+60 mi
- 26/08/202396,895 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 356 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
G685 FOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (G685 FOP) between May 2023 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2023 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 (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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