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F256 YJX

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,609 mi
Last recorded85,609 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF256 YJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 85,609 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 85,609 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 85,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,419 miles

all tyers slightly stretched

vehcle lowered

Pass 31 Oct 2020 85,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,423 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 85,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,379 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 85,370 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 81,640 miles

Oil leak

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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F256 YJX is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F256 YJX, 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 F256 YJX registered?

F256 YJX is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F256 YJX safe to buy?

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