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F646 GWV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,626 mi
Last recorded138,626 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF646 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 138,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 137,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 137,095 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 way block , 3 pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 136,966 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 136,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,085 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 135,077 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 134,025 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 134,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,766 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2017 130,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r seat belt location possible chaffing issue

Pass 5 Jun 2015 125,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,219 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 125,195 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to open engine bay top cover

Pass 2 Apr 2013 122,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 122,798 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 122,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2010 122,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 120,813 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 120,813 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 118,460 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazards only work on o/s with indicator switch in the on position.

o/s/r bumper broken[is secure & has no sharp edges].

Fail 16 Aug 2007 118,460 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazards only work on o/s with indicator switch in the on position.

o/s/r bumper broken[is secure & has no sharp edges].

Pass 3 Aug 2006 114,797 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 114,797 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F646 GWV 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 68%.

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 F646 GWV, 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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F646 GWV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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