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Q844RYT

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

210,509 mi
Last recorded210,509 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ844RYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 210,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 209,261 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 209,261 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump return hose (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 203,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 200,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 197,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 194,509 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 192,301 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 190,645 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 188,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 186,777 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 188,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 181,672 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 181,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2009 178,799 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 175,163 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 175,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 173,740 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 173,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 172,962 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2005 172,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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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Q844RYT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q844RYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q844RYT registered?

Q844RYT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 June 1988.

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The MOT history for Q844RYT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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