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GFZ 3088

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,087 mi
Last recorded217,087 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 3088
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 217,087 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 217,025 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 217,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 216,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 216,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 213,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 213,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 209,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 209,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 203,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 200,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 195,936 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 195,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 191,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 184,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 184,224 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 178,082 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 178,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, bottom of front door (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 172,912 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 172,912 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 164,908 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 159,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 159,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 154,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 154,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GFZ 3088 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 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 GFZ 3088, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GFZ 3088 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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