CarVerify

Free Car Check

F100 OWL

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

283,594 mi
Last recorded283,594 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
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

RegistrationF100 OWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourRed
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

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 283,594 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 283,589 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 280,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front floor corroded pepaired on inside

fuel lines corroded

fuel tank breather hosses split

rear brakes noisy

Fail 16 May 2017 280,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear[front section] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel lines corroded

fuel tank breather hosses split

rear brakes noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 280,419 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 278,355 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 278,355 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 276,219 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front metal brake pipes are seriously corroded and req attn

rear section of power steering pipes corroded and weeping strongly

Fail 27 Jun 2013 276,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front metal brake pipes are seriously corroded and req attn

power steering and alternator belts adrift

rear section of power steering pipes corroded and weeping strongly

Pass 17 May 2012 273,955 miles

door steps corroded

front metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2011 271,656 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 271,656 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

F100 OWL is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F100 OWL, 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 F100 OWL?

You can check the full history of F100 OWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F100 OWL registered?

F100 OWL is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F100 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F100 OWL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F100 OWL 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 F100 OWL. 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.