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5237 VW

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,035 mi
Last recorded92,035 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5237 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 92,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,034 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 91,033 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 89,863 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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5237 VW is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 5237 VW, 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 5237 VW registered?

5237 VW is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 5237 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5237 VW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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