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F220 PNO

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF220 PNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,084 miles

Coolant leak

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

exhaust system corroded

heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2025 63,011 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down at steering wheel (2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak

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

exhaust system corroded

heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Underneath of drivers step corroded

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Fail 29 Aug 2024 56,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Underneath of drivers step corroded

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Fail 13 Aug 2024 56,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Underneath of drivers step corroded

Steering column joint rubbing on coolant pipe

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 12 May 2023 55,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 54,080 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 54,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 53,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Accelerator pedal does not function as intended.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,668 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 50,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 48,556 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 48,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,542 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,393 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 43,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,451 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 39,449 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,629 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 30,629 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,417 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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F220 PNO is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F220 PNO, 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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F220 PNO is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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