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F659 TEG

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

30,095 mi
Last recorded30,095 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF659 TEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 30,095 miles

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

speedo not recording miles

Fail 3 May 2017 30,095 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and insecure

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,000 miles

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING MILES

Fail 29 Apr 2016 30,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING MILES

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,095 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked and perished to outer sidewall.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres both badly cracked and perished to outer sidewalls . no cords or ply visable at time of test.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked and perished to outer sidewall.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres both badly cracked and perished to outer sidewalls . no cords or ply visable at time of test.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,995 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

both rear inner wheel arches holed and corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,095 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 30,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,095 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,095 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 3,016 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 30,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 30,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,095 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 30,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,095 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,095 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F659 TEG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F659 TEG, 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 F659 TEG registered?

F659 TEG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F659 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F659 TEG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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