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F111 PVS

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,166 mi
Last recorded152,166 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 PVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 152,166 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion in various places but nothing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,036 miles

All Tyres Over !) Years Old & Aged/Cracked

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

Front & Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 152,036 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake Pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All Tyres Over !) Years Old & Aged/Cracked

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

Front & Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 151,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 151,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 151,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 150,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 148,766 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 148,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 147,744 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 146,264 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 146,264 miles

Braking system leaking rear brake compensator (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2016 142,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 138,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 138,919 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion starting on fuel pipe/s

Pass 18 Jul 2014 137,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice offside nearside rear floor corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 137,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice offside nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 137,131 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 137,129 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 132,934 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 131,027 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 127,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

both sides outer body sills corroded

movement on off side rear wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2009 125,137 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 125,121 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 124,406 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under side of car and body sills very rusty in places

Fail 11 Jul 2008 124,356 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under side of car and body sills very rusty in places

Pass 20 Jul 2007 123,412 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 123,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 122,580 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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F111 PVS is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc 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 F111 PVS, 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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F111 PVS is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 1989.

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The MOT history for F111 PVS shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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