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VWT 25Y

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,271 mi
Last recorded67,271 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWT 25Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 67,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 66,820 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,764 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 65,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,511 miles

All tyres deteriated

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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VWT 25Y is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWT 25Y, 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

How do I check the history of VWT 25Y?

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What year was VWT 25Y registered?

VWT 25Y is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is VWT 25Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWT 25Y shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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