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DEZ 8870

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,990 mi
Last recorded99,990 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 8870
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 99,990 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 95,435 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 92,850 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,478 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 92,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,476 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,231 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,822 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,623 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 89,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,078 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,290 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 86,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 84,211 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,984 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 80,984 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,922 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 78,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s washer not working

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear No. plates starting to delaminate

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

Nearside headlamp has a hole in the lens

Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,598 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear No. plates starting to delaminate

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

Nearside headlamp has a hole in the lens

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,702 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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DEZ 8870 is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DEZ 8870, 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 DEZ 8870 registered?

DEZ 8870 is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is DEZ 8870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 8870 shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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