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B7 GVW

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

239,644 mi
Last recorded239,644 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 GVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 239,644 miles

Rear brake pipes cleaned and greased

n,s,r tyre deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2017 239,644 miles

Rear brake pipes cleaned and greased

n,s,r tyre deteriorating

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 232,546 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 232,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 224,632 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 215,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 208,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

speedometer not illuminating

Pass 22 Aug 2011 198,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 194,133 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2009 191,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 190,283 miles

beam image kicks up to offside but is fitted with masks, to remove kick up and peak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 189,167 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 189,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

front wheels and tyres stand proud of wheel arches.

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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B7 GVW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 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 B7 GVW, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 GVW registered?

B7 GVW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is B7 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 GVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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