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F685 CEA

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,696 mi
Last recorded122,696 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF685 CEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 122,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 121,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 119,166 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,402 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,176 miles

COOLANT PIPES LEAKING

Fail 10 Apr 2017 113,176 miles

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

COOLANT PIPES LEAKING

Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,341 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 105,552 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 105,552 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

metalic squeal from nearside rear brakes on application.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 103,767 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 101,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 99,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2010 99,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,469 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine kept stalling during test

n/s rear wheel is slightly stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 16 Apr 2007 93,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 88,022 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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F685 CEA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F685 CEA, 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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F685 CEA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F685 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F685 CEA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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