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F119 YEL

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,084 mi
Last recorded118,084 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF119 YEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 118,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 118,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 118,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 118,042 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 118,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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 Aug 2020 118,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,031 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 117,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,340 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,918 miles

f/pads on limit

Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,563 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 85,035 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 85,035 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 82,910 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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F119 YEL is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F119 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F119 YEL registered?

F119 YEL is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is F119 YEL safe to buy?

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