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F733 OHV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,572 mi
Last recorded140,572 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF733 OHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 140,572 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 140,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 140,506 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 140,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 140,479 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 140,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,437 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracking to side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished splitting to side wall

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sill / floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 140,423 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 140,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 140,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 140,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 140,080 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015
Pass 5 Aug 2014 139,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 139,234 miles

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

tank filler neck rubber pipe cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2012 138,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 138,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 138,093 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 137,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 137,776 miles

offside front brake hole ferrule slight corroded

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 12 Aug 2008 137,766 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake hole ferrule slight corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 137,618 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 136,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 136,885 miles

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

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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F733 OHV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F733 OHV, 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 F733 OHV registered?

F733 OHV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F733 OHV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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