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F117 RTM

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

353,122 mi
Last recorded353,122 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 RTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 353,122 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 352,122 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 344,388 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 344,381 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 338,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 338,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 338,686 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 338,666 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 338,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 332,973 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 332,973 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 323,189 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 316,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 308,464 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 298,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 287,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 283,244 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 283,244 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 279,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 279,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 270,890 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 270,890 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F117 RTM is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F117 RTM, 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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F117 RTM is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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