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F393 OFB

1988 Volkswagen Minibus

Gold Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 OFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2007 76,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

power steering pipes corroded

right upper ball join t slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2005 71,744 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

PAS pipes rusty

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Right front step rusty

cut in left rear tyre

fuel filler pipe rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2005 71,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filler pipe rusty

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

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

PAS pipes very rusty

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Right front driveshaft missing

Right front step rusty

cut in left rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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F393 OFB is a 1988 Volkswagen Minibus in Gold with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F393 OFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F393 OFB is a 1988 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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