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F107 SLU

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,400 mi
Last recorded170,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF107 SLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 170,400 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 170,400 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 170,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating / splits in tread

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 170,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating / splits in tread

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 170,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre splits appearing in tread

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2018 170,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 170,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 170,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 170,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.32% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear engine bay floor excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

Offside Rear engine bay floor excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 15 May 2015 170,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure

Fail 12 May 2015 170,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 168,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front step corroded but not a prescribed area

nearside rear engine bay floor excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

offside front step corroded but not a prescribed area

offside rear engine bay floor excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

Fail 4 Jun 2014 168,322 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front step corroded but not a prescribed area

nearside rear engine bay floor excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

offside front step corroded but not a prescribed area

offside rear engine bay floor excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 5 Jul 2013 166,887 miles

N/S/R slight corrosion not withing prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R slight corrosion not withing prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 166,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

N/S/R slight corrosion not withing prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R slight corrosion not withing prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 163,645 miles

corrosion on nearside rear and offside rear chassis

Fail 10 Jul 2012 163,641 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

corrosion on nearside rear and offside rear chassis

Pass 23 Jun 2011 161,050 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 161,050 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 155,854 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 155,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 153,380 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 153,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Mar 2006 150,384 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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F107 SLU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F107 SLU, 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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F107 SLU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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