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F975 YJW

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,413 mi
Last recorded86,413 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 YJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 86,413 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,368 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 85,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,325 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 84,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,969 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 82,969 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,825 miles

both front tyres 20 years old

rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,622 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,392 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,396 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,396 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,374 miles

off side rear outer sill,inner wheel arch and floor heavily corroded and holed

various corrosion to under side of vechile

Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,345 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side rear outer sill,inner wheel arch and floor heavily corroded and holed

various corrosion to under side of vechile

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,013 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,173 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 74,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

steel brake pipes corroded

park brake near end of reserve travel

rear under body offside and nearsde corroded and holed

Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,283 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,567 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 71,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,205 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 71,205 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,912 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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F975 YJW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F975 YJW, 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 F975 YJW registered?

F975 YJW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 1988.

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