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BAZ 2654

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,905 mi
Last recorded118,905 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2654
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 118,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 117,869 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 117,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 117,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 117,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 117,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,725 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 110,670 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 108,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,748 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,316 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,480 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 87,972 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 87,972 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

1.Slight wear front anti roll bar link bushes †2.Exhaust corroding,slight blow †3.Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers) †4.Brake discs wearing & slightly pitted,pads not checked

5.Pin hole n/s outer cv boot †6.Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

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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BAZ 2654 is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BAZ 2654, 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 BAZ 2654 registered?

BAZ 2654 is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is BAZ 2654 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 2654 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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