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C11 SPW

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

22,088 mi
Last recorded22,088 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 SPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 22,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 21,784 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 21,140 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 19,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 183,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 167,786 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 156,553 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 143,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 128,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 127,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,067 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 123,721 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 121,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 120,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 118,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 116,045 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 111,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 111,525 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 110,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 110,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,687 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 103,817 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 SPW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C11 SPW, 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

How do I check the history of C11 SPW?

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What year was C11 SPW registered?

C11 SPW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is C11 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 SPW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C11 SPW have outstanding finance?

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