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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Petrol · 1982 · 2,000 cc

1989 FLMOT history

1989 FL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1982. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 47,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
47,357 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1989 FL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
1 May 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1989 FL was last recorded at 47,357 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,357 miles · 22 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,357 miles
  • 2022 – 47,357 miles
  • 2021 – 47,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,357 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Sliding door damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres lightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

5 tests since 12 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,357 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,357 miles
    Test number
    222373916786
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sliding door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass47,357 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,357 miles
    Test number
    112368563290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail47,357 miles1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,357 miles
    Test number
    946658175045
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged hose rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass47,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,357 miles
    Test number
    807537323419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail47,357 miles1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,357 miles
    Test number
    994312367880
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about 1989 FL

What vehicle is registration 1989 FL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1989 FL on a blue petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1989 FL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1989 FL expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1989 FL?
The MOT on 1989 FL expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1989 FL done?
1989 FL was recorded at 47,357 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has 1989 FL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1989 FL has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on 1989 FL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1989 FL find?
1989 FL passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside sliding door damaged, and 2 more.

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