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C53 VEN

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

248,486 mi
Last recorded248,486 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC53 VEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 248,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jul 2024 248,343 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Oct 2023 248,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 247,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 247,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 247,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 245,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 243,858 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 241,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,808 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 234,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 230,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 227,065 miles

Fron tyres- uneven wear- check wheel alignment

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 223,755 miles

Both front wheels have slight wheel bearing play.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 221,278 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 212,435 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 212,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 201,441 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges and getting near the limit

General oil leaks

Headlight lenes tapped out

Pass 17 Jul 2008 197,503 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play steering rack bushs

Fail 15 Jul 2008 197,503 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play steering rack bushs

Pass 27 Jun 2007 194,165 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 189,244 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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C53 VEN is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C53 VEN, 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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C53 VEN is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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