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UIG 1335

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,097 mi
Last recorded154,097 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 1335
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 154,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 153,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 153,349 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 152,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 152,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 149,339 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 149,337 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 143,857 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 143,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 142,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 139,800 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 139,800 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 128,304 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 128,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 125,531 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 125,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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UIG 1335 is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UIG 1335, 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 UIG 1335 registered?

UIG 1335 is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is UIG 1335 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIG 1335 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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