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B5 HSW

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

185,422 mi
Last recorded185,422 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 185,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 185,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 184,282 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 184,280 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 184,001 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 181,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount "D" bush to chassi (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar from suspension arm to front cross member front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake lower reading as slight imbalance

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub lower to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar from suspension arm to front cross member front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively slight travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 180,286 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside tie bar/rod forward rubber mounting bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod to steering rack joint has slight play ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 180,286 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside tie bar/rod forward rubber mounting bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod to steering rack joint has slight play ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 176,997 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside tie rod rubber mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 176,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.69% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low operating effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low operating effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside tie rod rubber mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 173,676 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill centre section corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 173,665 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure headlamp unit insecure & adjusters broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm corroded adjacent to outer mounting bush attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension arm outer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high main beam too high & adjusters on lamp unit broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm inner & outer mounting brackets & lower wheel arch/sill end sections excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake operating effort low on nearside but overall efficiency within requirements

Pass 10 May 2017 171,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 168,215 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering rack Bushes worn

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Pre 85 engine fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 167,159 miles

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR outer driveshaft has one bolt missing broken

steering rack bushes soft

Fail 20 Nov 2014 167,159 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR outer driveshaft bolts missing x3

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack bushes soft

Pass 5 Dec 2013 164,570 miles

offside front step corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general surface corrosion on chasis under vehicle

nearside front step corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 164,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general surface corrosion on chasis under vehicle

nearside front step corroded

offside front step corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 159,542 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front door step excessivly corroded but not within prescribed area.

Fail 17 Nov 2012 159,542 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front door step excessivly corroded but not within prescribed area.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 155,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 155,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 150,645 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 150,644 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 11 Nov 2009 144,798 miles

Exhaust very rusty not yet blowing

Fuel stains at fuel tank no leaks apparent at time of test.

N/S wheel arch corrosion

N/S/F door step corroson

O/S/F door step corrosion

Strong advise brake reg valve rusty o/s/front

Strong advise metal brake pipes n/s and o/s front rusty

Surface corrosion rear chassis members

fuel pipe and clips used?

quality of welding repair?

Fail 29 Oct 2009 144,702 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust very rusty not yet blowing

N/S wheel arch corrosion

N/S/F door step corroson

O/S/F door step corrosion

Strong advise brake reg valve rusty o/s/front

Strong advise metal brake pipes n/s and o/s front rusty

Surface corrosion rear chassis members

Pass 8 Sep 2008 137,463 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 137,463 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 132,426 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 132,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 129,286 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 129,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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B5 HSW is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 B5 HSW, 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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B5 HSW is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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