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C22 VWG

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

30,947 mi
Last recorded30,947 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 30,947 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 30,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 30,947 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner wheel arch tubs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door pillar under windscreen coroded and holed inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower inn quarter behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter panel holed and corroded making rear sliding door insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody and body is suffering from heavy corrosion and has had lots of previous repairs

Pass 30 May 2023 29,962 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all areas + extensive repair work (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 29,962 miles

Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all areas + extensive repair work (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,720 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to all areas under body extensive repair work done

Fail 12 Mar 2022 29,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to all areas under body extensive repair work done

Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,720 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 29,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension front mount inner side corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion all areas under body

Fail 29 Aug 2019 29,710 miles

Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on tyre cords showing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion all areas under body

Fail 27 Aug 2019 29,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear arm/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

components on underside rubbing moving components

underside corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,497 miles

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

chassis corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2018 29,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

chassis corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,994 miles

Oil leak residue around engine.

various brake and suspension components corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,714 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,074 miles

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

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 22,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,810 miles

variouse bushes perished but no movement and servicable

waxoil impairs inspection of underside

Fail 25 Jul 2014 18,810 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on underside specifically rear most floor pan but not with in prescribed areas

drivers seat base semi insecure

variouse bushes perished but no movement and servicable

waxoil impairs inspection of underside

Fail 14 Jul 2014 18,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

All static brake pipes are coated in underseal and therefore not full assessed

all failed corrosion areas are marked in yellow

nearside and offside rear brake back plates are corroded

rear additional seat belts not tested due to being trapped in seat mechanism

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,244 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 14,244 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2012 93,116 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 93,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 10,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 10,565 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering coupling rubbing heater hoses

Fail 20 Apr 2010 8,226 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering coupling rubbing heater hoses

Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,460 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 4,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 3,722 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 2,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 2,749 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C22 VWG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 C22 VWG, 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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C22 VWG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 1988.

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