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AGT 519W

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,785 mi
Last recorded69,785 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGT 519W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,785 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hole in inner arch

Fail 11 Apr 2025 69,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hole in inner arch

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,694 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch has a small hole at the rear

Fail 27 Mar 2023 69,692 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch has a small hole at the rear

Pass 22 Jan 2022 69,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,532 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,443 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 88,985 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 88,985 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 68,656 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 68,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 68,417 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 68,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 65,869 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 65,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,232 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 63,232 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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AGT 519W is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AGT 519W, 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 AGT 519W registered?

AGT 519W is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is AGT 519W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGT 519W shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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