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F649 MST

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,276 mi
Last recorded169,276 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF649 MST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2010 169,276 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 169,276 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 168,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 168,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 165,878 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 165,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 162,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 159,269 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 159,269 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 156,688 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 156,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F649 MST is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F649 MST, 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 F649 MST registered?

F649 MST is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F649 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for F649 MST shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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