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F970 HWF

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,357 mi
Last recorded59,357 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 HWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 59,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,210 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 58,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,786 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 57,786 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,882 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 55,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 50,593 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 50,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,373 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from reservoir to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,620 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,166 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 29,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,623 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,142 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 18,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 15,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,850 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 5,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2007 98,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 92,056 miles

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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F970 HWF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F970 HWF, 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 F970 HWF registered?

F970 HWF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F970 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F970 HWF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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