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F978 FFJ

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,275 mi
Last recorded151,275 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 FFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 151,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 147,649 miles

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.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 147,627 miles

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.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 143,962 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 143,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 139,574 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 139,574 miles

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.

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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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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What year was F978 FFJ registered?

F978 FFJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F978 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F978 FFJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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