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B8 KTF

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,309 mi
Last recorded73,309 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 KTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,543 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,331 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 67,389 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 61,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 558,338 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 519,627 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 501,433 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 501,433 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 169,900 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 169,833 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 159,663 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 159,663 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 158,750 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 75,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 155,029 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 154,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bumper end caps missing at front and rear

windscreen damage at nearside

Pass 12 Sep 2006 153,792 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 153,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B8 KTF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B8 KTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 KTF registered?

B8 KTF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 1988.

Is B8 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 KTF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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