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F121 SYE

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,040 mi
Last recorded201,040 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 SYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 201,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 201,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F121 SYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F121 SYE, 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 F121 SYE registered?

F121 SYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F121 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F121 SYE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F121 SYE have outstanding finance?

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