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A85 TAG

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,586 mi
Last recorded119,586 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 TAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 119,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 111,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 111,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 111,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 111,142 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 110,987 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,182 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2010 109,820 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

one number plate light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2009 109,790 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 108,857 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 106,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 104,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 102,000 miles

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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A85 TAG is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A85 TAG, 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 A85 TAG registered?

A85 TAG is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is A85 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A85 TAG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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