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F109 GKR

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,897 mi
Last recorded180,897 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 GKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 180,897 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 179,560 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 179,552 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 175,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 174,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2015 171,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 168,554 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2014 168,554 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 167,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

slight play in n/s/f road wheel

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 1 May 2012 162,904 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 162,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 159,673 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 159,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 150,191 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Nov 2007 138,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 130,183 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 119,573 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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F109 GKR is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 F109 GKR, 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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F109 GKR is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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