CarVerify

Free Car Check

C2 UKD

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

186,910 mi
Last recorded186,910 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 UKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 186,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 185,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 182,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 180,610 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 180,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 179,312 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 178,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 178,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 175,374 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 171,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 168,403 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 168,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 165,839 miles

corrosion to n/s/f step

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 165,839 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to n/s/f step

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 164,162 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

O/S/R outer c.v boot split

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 160,359 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 16 Apr 2013 160,354 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 158,540 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery tray corroded

engine smokey

offside rear outer dtive shaft boot split

Pass 19 Mar 2011 151,262 miles

off side rear outer cv boot split

vin plate missing

Fail 15 Mar 2011 151,262 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

off side rear outer cv boot split

vin plate missing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 146,923 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 146,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 145,563 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 143,237 miles

oil leaking from turbo.

slight blow on exhaust manifold.

vehicle is lhd.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 143,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake slight binding.

oil leaking from turbo.

slight blow on exhaust manifold.

vehicle is lhd.

Pass 4 May 2007 137,790 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C2 UKD is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C2 UKD, 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

How do I check the history of C2 UKD?

You can check the full history of C2 UKD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C2 UKD registered?

C2 UKD is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C2 UKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 UKD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C2 UKD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C2 UKD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.