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F747 XWM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,704 mi
Last recorded172,704 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 XWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 172,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 172,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 169,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 168,459 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 165,675 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 160,854 miles

Front steering rack bushes slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 132,499 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 150,813 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 143,096 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight lift in, but ok

Pass 27 Jan 2015 136,472 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 129,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

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

brake pedal pad worn on edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 129,836 miles

brake pedal pad worn on edge

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 122,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 114,697 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 114,626 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 114,622 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack in front no plate

front bumper end cap slightly insecure

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement in pass seat

slight movement in power rack bushes

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2008 121,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 110,755 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 110,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F747 XWM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F747 XWM, 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 F747 XWM registered?

F747 XWM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F747 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F747 XWM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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