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F931 SUU

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF931 SUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 117,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 116,117 miles

Offside Front mirror glass is cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2021 116,100 miles

Offside Front mirror glass is cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2021 116,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror glass is cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2020 115,780 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 115,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 115,031 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 115,031 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,638 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 112,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,949 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 13 May 2015 109,186 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 109,158 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 106,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 104,095 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 102,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2011 100,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2011 100,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,572 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 99,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offsid front door step corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2009 99,324 miles

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

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

offsid front door step corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,852 miles

offside rear wheel aroh damaged

Pass 15 May 2006 95,517 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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F931 SUU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F931 SUU, 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 F931 SUU registered?

F931 SUU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F931 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F931 SUU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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