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F123 GGF

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,956 mi
Last recorded3,956 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 GGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 3,956 miles

ENGINE REQIURES WATER

Pass 30 Jul 2014 131,117 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 131,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge and perished and cracked on sidewall (recomend replacement).

Pass 17 Nov 2011 128,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 125,932 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 125,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 123,154 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

offside rear tyre has a cut on sidewall (no cords exposed).

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 119,414 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

rear inner brake pipes corroding in places.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 116,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s & o/s/r body corroded around suspension mounts

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush slightly displaced

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2006 114,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished & cracked

n/s & o/sf door steps corroded & holed

Fail 22 Nov 2006 114,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s & o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished & cracked

n/s & o/sf door steps corroded & holed

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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F123 GGF is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F123 GGF, 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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F123 GGF is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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