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F305 KNU

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,805 mi
Last recorded104,805 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF305 KNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,805 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 104,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,515 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,089 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,089 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 104,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,770 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,357 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 101,356 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 98,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 97,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 95,889 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,618 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 89,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 86,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 86,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 84,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,838 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,388 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 79,831 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 54,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,507 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 69,507 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,786 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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F305 KNU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F305 KNU, 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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F305 KNU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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