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C11 FPX

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 FPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025
Pass 13 Apr 2024
Pass 14 Apr 2023

Coolant leak ()

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022

Front Number Plate Mounted to Visor

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Suspension Appears Harsh/Sits Low at Rear

Pass 27 Feb 2013 191,173 miles

both rear outer cv boois torn

Fail 25 Feb 2013 191,173 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear outer cv boois torn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 191,175 miles

off side front step corroded

off side rear c.v boot perished

Pass 22 Oct 2009 191,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bolt missing on n/s inner drive joint

Fail 21 Oct 2009 191,199 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s drive shaft inner joint 1 bolt missing ,1 loose

Pass 20 Oct 2008 191,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 191,185 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 186,232 miles

near side rear c.v boot split

Fail 11 Oct 2007 186,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear c.v boot split

Pass 12 Oct 2006 177,219 miles

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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C11 FPX is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C11 FPX, 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 C11 FPX registered?

C11 FPX is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 January 1988.

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