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F680 BTH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,543 mi
Last recorded147,543 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 BTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 147,543 miles

surface corrosion to body underside and lots of welding prepares

Pass 15 Jul 2015 147,297 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

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

NS and OS sills corroded

NSF and OSF inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Some front underside suspension components corroded

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 147,297 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

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

NS and OS sills corroded

NSF and OSF inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Some front underside suspension components corroded

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 147,160 miles

HOLES TO NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL(NOT STRUCTURAL)

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE READING LOW WHEN COMPARED TO OFFSIDE

duct tape on arches

heavy welded plates around front seatbelt anhor points

repairs to nearside and offside just above rear outer sills strength unkowen

welding repairs to chassis

Fail 1 Jul 2014 147,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

HOLES TO NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL(NOT STRUCTURAL)

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE READING LOW WHEN COMPARED TO OFFSIDE

duct tape on arches

heavy welded plates around front seatbelt anhor points

repairs to nearside and offside just above rear outer sills strength unkowen

welding repairs to chassis

DRIVERS STEP HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 8 Jun 2013 145,011 miles

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

front and rear wheel arches corroded

front discs pitted/corroded

heavy surface corrosion inner and outer sills

heavy surface corrosion unfderside

nearside front chassis under wheel arch heavy surface corrosion

offside drives step heay and significant surface corrosionm

Fail 17 May 2013 145,011 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 144,162 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Nov 2011 144,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 142,710 miles

O/s outer sill holed

Fail 4 Nov 2010 142,680 miles

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

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

O/s outer sill holed

Pass 31 Oct 2009 141,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 141,218 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 139,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 137,743 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 137,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 133,297 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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F680 BTH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F680 BTH, 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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F680 BTH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 1988.

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