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D1 GFA

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

366,856 mi
Last recorded366,856 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 GFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 366,856 miles

hand brake low effort

Fail 8 Oct 2015 366,856 miles

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

hand brake low effort

Pass 2 Oct 2014 366,856 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 366,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 366,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 366,856 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 169,882 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 169,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 169,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 169,882 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 169,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 169,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 185,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 169,755 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 169,273 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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D1 GFA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 D1 GFA, 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 D1 GFA registered?

D1 GFA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 November 1988.

Is D1 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 GFA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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