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F116 GKR

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,527 mi
Last recorded61,527 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 GKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,527 miles

front brake pads look low.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,840 miles

centre seats & seat bekts not fitted at time of test

exhaust tail pipe corroded

wear in steering column top bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 59,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre seats & seat bekts not fitted at time of test

exhaust tail pipe corroded

wear in steering column top bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,733 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 59,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 57,568 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 57,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F116 GKR is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F116 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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What year was F116 GKR registered?

F116 GKR is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F116 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F116 GKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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