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F317 GWT

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,939 mi
Last recorded202,939 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 GWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 202,939 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 202,925 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 193,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 188,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 176,515 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 176,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 169,535 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 166,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 160,873 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 151,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,240 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,441 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER CV BOOT INSECURE (INNER CLIP MISSING)

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER CV BOOT INSECURE (INNER CLIP MISSING)

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER CV JOINT WORN/KNOCKING

OIL LEAK

Fail 7 Mar 2016 125,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER CV BOOT INSECURE (INNER CLIP MISSING)

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER CV BOOT INSECURE (INNER CLIP MISSING)

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER CV JOINT WORN/KNOCKING

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F317 GWT is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F317 GWT, 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 F317 GWT registered?

F317 GWT is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F317 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F317 GWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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