MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,275 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel tank corroded on corners.
O/S front tyre wearing on outer edges.
Rear number plate getting poor.
Windscreen wipers only operate on full speed.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel tank corroded on corners.
O/S front tyre wearing on outer edges.
Rear number plate getting poor.
Windscreen wipers only operate on full speed.
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
CORROSION TO; OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE inner and outer sills.rear chassis.rear floor.rear suspension components.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to nearside parking brake cable cover
wipers only working fast speed
Corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sills
Corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills
Corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis
Corrosion to n/s and o/s rear floor
Corrosion to o/s rear brake back plate
Corrosion to rear n/s and o/s suspension arms
Front and rear number plates cracked
Fuel pipe from filter to pump perrished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside steering rack boot badly perrished
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sills
Corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills
Corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis
Corrosion to n/s and o/s rear floor
Corrosion to o/s rear brake back plate
Corrosion to rear n/s and o/s suspension arms
Front and rear number plates cracked
Fuel pipe from filter to pump perrished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside steering rack boot badly perrished
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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F978 FFJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc 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 F978 FFJ, 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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F978 FFJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1988.
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