1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · G760 KWE
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 135,526 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G760 KWE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 135,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G760 KWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (G760 KWE) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
G760 KWE Mileage History
- 03/04/2007118,754 mi
- 25/03/2008120,552 mi+1,798 mi
- 27/03/2008120,552 mi
- 14/04/2009124,726 mi+4,174 mi
- 06/04/2010124,729 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2010124,729 mi
- 05/11/2014126,748 mi+2,019 mi
- 16/10/2015126,830 mi+82 mi
- 20/10/2015126,832 mi+2 mi
- 09/06/2017126,863 mi+31 mi
- 20/06/2017126,863 mi
- 04/06/2018126,937 mi+74 mi
- 30/05/2019127,786 mi+849 mi
- 05/06/2019127,786 mi
- 01/06/2020127,786 mi
- 05/06/2021129,298 mi+1,512 mi
- 09/06/2022131,639 mi+2,341 mi
- 10/06/2022131,640 mi+1 mi
- 16/06/2023132,923 mi+1,283 mi
- 10/06/2024135,438 mi+2,515 mi
- 18/06/2025135,352 mi-86 mi
- 17/06/2026135,526 mi+174 mi
- 26/06/2026135,526 mi
Average of roughly 872 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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