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C8 MGG

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,957 mi
Last recorded100,957 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 99,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 98,906 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,113 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,522 miles

All 4 wheel arches corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,793 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,801 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,903 miles

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,660 miles

nearside rear bumber end cap missing

Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear bumber end cap missing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,938 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and splitting

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,477 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 74,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 74,374 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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C8 MGG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C8 MGG, 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 C8 MGG registered?

C8 MGG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 February 1988.

Is C8 MGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 MGG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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