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226 TPL

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,200 mi
Last recorded160,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226 TPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 160,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 159,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 159,612 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 158,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 158,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 157,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all underside of vehicle/chassis covered in black

nearside and offside front floors/wheelarches are corroded/rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2018 157,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 156,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 156,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 156,059 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 155,367 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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226 TPL is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 226 TPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 226 TPL?

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What year was 226 TPL registered?

226 TPL is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is 226 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 TPL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 226 TPL have outstanding finance?

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