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F275 SJU

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Petrol 1917cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,980 mi
Last recorded108,980 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF275 SJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,917cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 108,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 107,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 106,733 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 106,670 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 106,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F275 SJU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,917cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F275 SJU, 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 F275 SJU registered?

F275 SJU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F275 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F275 SJU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F275 SJU have outstanding finance?

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