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F743 PYM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,126 mi
Last recorded194,126 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF743 PYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 194,126 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s sliding door holed and corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 194,126 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

o/s sliding door holed and corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 191,830 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 191,830 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s/r bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 190,101 miles

exhaust system poor

o/s + n/s/f brake pipes surface rust

Fail 23 Jun 2015 190,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system poor

o/s + n/s/f brake pipes surface rust

Pass 11 Jun 2014 188,301 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2013 184,604 miles

front brake pipes surface rust

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 25 May 2012 181,269 miles

front brake pipes bit rusty

Fail 23 May 2012 181,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake pipes bit rusty

front pads look low

Pass 6 May 2011 175,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 171,834 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 171,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 163,170 miles

nearside engine bay rusty

previous welding repairs

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 9 Jan 2009 163,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

nearside engine bay rusty

previous welding repairs

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2008 153,965 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 145,637 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 134,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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F743 PYM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F743 PYM, 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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What year was F743 PYM registered?

F743 PYM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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