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500 J

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,386 mi
Last recorded18,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 18,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 18,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 18,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,059 miles

Both sills corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 18,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,685 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 17,329 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tie bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2015 17,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tie bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,294 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 13 Apr 2012 16,294 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 12 Mar 2011 15,221 miles

condition of both front tie bar bushs

corrosion on both outer sills

fluctuation on rear brakes

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2011 15,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condition of both front tie bar bushs

corrosion on both outer sills

fluctuation on rear brakes

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 14,814 miles

fluctuation on front brakes

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear brake balance n/s slow

Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,306 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe borderline

corrosion on exhaust borderline

rear brake balance o/s slow

Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,567 miles

Condition of windscreen

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake comprison

Pass 8 Jan 2007 8,101 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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500 J is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 500 J, 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.

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What year was 500 J registered?

500 J is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is 500 J safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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