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F293 GWT

1989 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,907 mi
Last recorded160,907 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Unknown132,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF293 GWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 160,907 miles

Coolant leak ()

reversing lights inoperative

Fail 18 Feb 2026 160,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

reversing lights inoperative

Pass 26 Jul 2023 160,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 159,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 159,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 159,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Plus kick up the wrong side, left hand drive headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Plus kick up the wrong side, left hand drive headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 156,753 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 153,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 137,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both brakepipes at front and rear are corroded

complete underbody covered in underseal paint.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 127,792 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Front both brakepipes at front corroded slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

complete underbody covered in underseal paint.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 127,719 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking Onto fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 127,560 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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F293 GWT is a 1989 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 132,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F293 GWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F293 GWT registered?

F293 GWT is a 1989 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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