1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · G76 VVS
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 146,908 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G76 VVS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2024
- 146,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G76 VVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Transporter (G76 VVS) between July 2005 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2024 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: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
G76 VVS Mileage History
- 15/07/2005197,337 mi
- 09/08/2005197,337 mi
- 04/12/2006198,245 mi+908 mi
- 09/12/2006198,245 mi
- 15/01/2008199,361 mi+1,116 mi
- 01/12/2008199,927 mi+566 mi
- 02/12/2008199,927 mi
- 10/12/2009202,791 mi+2,864 mi
- 20/12/2010208,341 mi+5,550 mi
- 15/12/2011214,346 mi+6,005 mi
- 12/12/2012216,293 mi+1,947 mi
- 13/12/2012216,294 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/2014137,246 mi-79,048 mi
- 07/05/2015137,479 mi+233 mi
- 14/05/2016140,487 mi+3,008 mi
- 19/05/2016140,487 mi
- 11/08/2018141,330 mi+843 mi
- 06/01/2020141,932 mi+602 mi
- 16/02/2021146,007 mi+4,075 mi
- 27/02/2021146,379 mi+372 mi
- 24/06/2022146,897 mi+518 mi
- 28/06/2022146,912 mi+15 mi
- 06/08/2024146,908 mi-4 mi
Average of roughly -2,646 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: 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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