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D390 UNT

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,401 mi
Last recorded11,401 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD390 UNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 11,401 miles

all brake back plates + lower bodywork corroding

Pass 22 May 2018 11,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 11,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 11,212 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheel arch in front of o/s rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 10,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 10,609 miles

exhaust rattles

front brake discs back plates corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 10,336 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rattles

Pass 30 May 2012 10,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2012 10,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 9,737 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 9,733 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/r brake semi-seized

tank corners corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 7,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 7,251 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 7,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 6,140 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,392 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise metal soundproofing under engine bay loose

both front brakes slight bind

both rear brakes slight bind

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,791 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 44,791 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

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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D390 UNT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D390 UNT, 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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D390 UNT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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