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F981 FKE

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

160,182 mi
Last recorded160,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 FKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 160,182 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 159,096 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 159,096 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 158,207 miles

O/S outer sill rusted

O/S/R brake back plate rusted

Rear panel rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 157,331 miles

o/s door step holed and rusty

o/s headlight aim not clear

slight play both rear wheel bearings

stone chip windscreen

water in the o/s headlight

Fail 12 Apr 2016 157,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door step holed and rusty

o/s headlight aim not clear

slight play both rear wheel bearings

stone chip windscreen

water in the o/s headlight

Pass 23 Jul 2015 156,811 miles

body holed and rusty n/s front at the jacking point

body holed and rusty o/s front at the jacking point

fibre glass side skirts fitted [time of test]

floor o/s front holed and rusty

n/s headlight glass cracked

o/s headlight aim not clear

o/s outer sill holed and rusty

rear panel n/s holed and rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2015 156,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body holed and rusty n/s front at the jacking point

body holed and rusty o/s front at the jacking point

fibre glass side skirts fitted [time of test]

floor o/s front holed and rusty

n/s headlight glass cracked

o/s headlight aim not clear

o/s outer sill holed and rusty

rear panel n/s holed and rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 156,631 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 156,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 156,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front o/s step rusty

rear bumper rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2012 156,433 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 31 May 2011 155,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 152,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 152,383 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2009 147,971 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 147,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror broken

Fail 31 May 2008 146,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 May 2008 146,245 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 144,177 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 144,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 139,666 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 139,662 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F981 FKE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 F981 FKE, 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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F981 FKE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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