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S88 TYV

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,444 mi
Last recorded163,444 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 TYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 163,444 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 160,140 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 160,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 142,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 116,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 116,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 17 Sep 2020 89,170 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,244 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,244 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,821 miles

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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S88 TYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,014 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 S88 TYV, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S88 TYV registered?

S88 TYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is S88 TYV safe to buy?

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