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F945 AVF

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF945 AVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,288 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 97,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 97,460 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 96,717 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 96,717 miles

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

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury number plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,316 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,997 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,221 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 78,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,550 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

petrol pipes croded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 77,548 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

petrol pipes croded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,953 miles

Advise corrosion to offside rear engine floor.

Advise gearbox oil leak.

Advise offside and nearside front step corrosion.

Advise offside petrol pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,952 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Advise corrosion to offside rear engine floor.

Advise gearbox oil leak.

Advise offside and nearside front step corrosion.

Advise offside petrol pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,556 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,450 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 67,448 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 63,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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F945 AVF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F945 AVF, 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 F945 AVF registered?

F945 AVF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F945 AVF shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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