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D4 OKA

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,968 mi
Last recorded29,968 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 OKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,583cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 29,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 27,165 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 25,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 22,788 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 19,657 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has raised suspension fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 15,298 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 15,298 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 9,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 5,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted o/s/r preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt

Fail 24 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides front tyres are perished

both sides rear tyres are perished

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.

Fail 17 Sep 2014

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear alloys corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear alloys corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front steps corroded

wipers worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,980 miles

Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit

Noise Operating Steering ( Not Effecting Operation )

Oil Leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vairous Spots Of Light Corrosion Under Floor

Vairous spots of corrosion on bodywork

Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,584 miles

oil leaks

play front hubs

Pass 13 May 2009 15,483 miles

oil leak n/s drive shaft

Pass 14 Jul 2007 143,151 miles

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2006 89,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

both front tyres wearing edges, both front wheel bearings slight play

steering rack bushes weak

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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D4 OKA is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D4 OKA, 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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D4 OKA is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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