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VIG 5694

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,097 mi
Last recorded183,097 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 5694
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 183,097 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 182,150 miles

Both Headlamps Masked for LHD

Fail 9 May 2023 182,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Both Headlamps Masked for LHD

Pass 24 Jan 2022 180,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

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

Offside Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 180,308 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 143,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 143,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 143,946 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both fog lamps use stop light unit aswell When fogs are on stops do not work (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 143,943 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 141,063 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 139,742 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 139,742 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 137,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 135,683 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering

Pass 31 Oct 2012 132,520 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 129,543 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 127,325 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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VIG 5694 is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VIG 5694, 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 VIG 5694 registered?

VIG 5694 is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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