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F976 JGS

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,613 mi
Last recorded157,613 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 JGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 157,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all parts to exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2009 157,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all parts to exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 141,322 miles

mirror loose nsf.

oil leak from rocker cover on os.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 141,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front wheel bearing play.,ns.

mirror loose nsf.

oil leak from rocker cover on os.

rear wheel bearing play.ns.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 131,440 miles

rear wheel bearings slight play

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 131,440 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2005 130,837 miles

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

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

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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F976 JGS is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F976 JGS, 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 F976 JGS registered?

F976 JGS is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 1988.

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