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B4 WVS

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,388 mi
Last recorded219,388 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 WVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 219,388 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 219,388 miles

Fuel hose damaged Filler neck pipe damaged/split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/wheel arch/jacking pint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 219,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch and rear quater panel corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes in and out of brake valve on chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch and rear quater panel corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 219,380 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator fan noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test garland ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front speedo cable rubbing on suspension

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both arches corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 219,380 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements sounds like a duck (7.7 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator fan noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test garland ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front speedo cable rubbing on suspension

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both arches corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 219,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear quater panel has corrosion

Offside body has corrosion

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 218,527 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 217,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 215,135 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 215,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foot Step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot Step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 212,883 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 212,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 210,454 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 207,991 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 207,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 204,510 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 201,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 201,563 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 198,762 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 196,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 196,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 193,839 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 193,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 188,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 87,163 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,163 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 87,163 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,163 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 86,620 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 86,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B4 WVS is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,715cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B4 WVS, 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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B4 WVS is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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