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F123 EHE

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,515 mi
Last recorded118,515 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 EHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 118,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 114,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 114,030 miles

general corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,020 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion through out underside of vehicle

n/s rear under body corroded

o/s step corroded

slight play o/s rear wheel

Fail 5 Sep 2016 114,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe above steering uj (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion through out underside of vehicle

n/s rear under body corroded

o/s step corroded

slight play o/s rear wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2015 110,769 miles

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

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

n/s/r non structural body corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2015 110,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

n/s/r non structural body corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,442 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 108,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 108,004 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 107,887 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 107,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 107,809 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 107,483 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 107,483 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 106,542 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 106,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 104,811 miles

near side rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,964 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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F123 EHE is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F123 EHE, 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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F123 EHE is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 January 1989.

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