1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · G818 APM
1989 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 234,014 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1915cc
G818 APM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 234,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G818 APM Mileage History
- 10/10/2023234,014 mi
- 01/10/2024234,014 mi
- 04/10/2024234,014 mi
- 03/10/2025234,014 mi
- 24/10/2025234,014 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G818 APM MOT History
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 (G818 APM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative stops intermittently (4.4.1 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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