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MWV 187F

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,959 mi
Last recorded174,959 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 187F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 174,959 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 19 Mar 2026 174,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 27 Mar 2025 169,198 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 169,198 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 160,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 160,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 153,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 146,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 146,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 146,936 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides close to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rack joint play

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all o/s/r close to excess (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 146,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wipers (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides close to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rack joint play

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all o/s/r close to excess (2.7.3)

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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MWV 187F is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MWV 187F, 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 MWV 187F registered?

MWV 187F is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is MWV 187F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWV 187F shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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