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F103 CEG

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

193,050 mi
Last recorded193,050 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 CEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 193,050 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 192,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

The front sections of the nearside and offside inner sills are in a badley corroded condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 190,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

The exhaust manifold and the exhaust system pipework are in a corroded condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 188,376 miles

Corrosion and holes in the rear sections of the front wheel arches nearside and offside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manfold to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

The exhaust manifold and the exhaust system pipework are in a corroded condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 188,375 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Front and rear (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm outer mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion and holes in the rear sections of the front wheel arches nearside and offside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manfold to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

The exhaust manifold and the exhaust system pipework are in a corroded condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 185,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 185,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 183,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 182,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe to the brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 179,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to under body steering and suspension components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 179,590 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to under body steering and suspension components

Pass 25 May 2018 176,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 176,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe / flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported three way connection (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe condition poor

Pass 12 Apr 2017 174,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 174,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 171,398 miles

Exhaust manifold and pipework are in a corroded condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight binding in both the front brakes

Fail 10 Mar 2015 168,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 168,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 166,439 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front nearside offside brakes slight binding

general under body corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 166,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front nearside offside brake bind

general under body corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 164,196 miles

Exhaust manifold is becoming corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake action is becoming stiff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 161,416 miles

front and rear number plate condition poor

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 161,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear number plate condition poor

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 159,147 miles

front number plate condition poor

nearside rear tyre tread and side wall badly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 157,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates condition poor

Fail 2 Mar 2010 156,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates condition poor

Pass 24 Mar 2009 155,265 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear nearside offside flex brake pipe ferruls corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2009 155,239 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear nearside offside brake flex ferruls becoming corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 153,189 miles

Both the rear wheel arches are becoming corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

The rear brake imbalance is becoming excessive

nearside and offside rear tyre side walls are in a worn condition

Pass 16 Mar 2007 150,384 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 150,384 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 148,046 miles

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

n/s o/s front brakeflex ferrules becoming corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2006 148,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s o/s front brake flex hose ferrules becoming corroded

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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F103 CEG is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 F103 CEG, 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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F103 CEG is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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