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F236 GWU

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,609 mi
Last recorded79,609 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 GWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,609 miles

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 26 Mar 2025 77,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 73,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine adj. to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 73,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine adj. to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,378 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 71,376 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 66,726 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 65,829 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 63,306 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 63,306 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 60,837 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 60,837 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 57,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen crack (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,250 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 51,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbbr0018 (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbbr0018 (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,106 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 44,106 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,601 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,753 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 25,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F236 GWU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F236 GWU, 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 F236 GWU registered?

F236 GWU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is F236 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F236 GWU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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