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F308 LKL

1988 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,750 mi
Last recorded95,750 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Multivan108,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF308 LKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 95,720 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Back of front wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Various corroded brake pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,319 miles

coolant seepage

nearside rear seatbelt damaged

nearside wiper poor

various corroded brake pipes

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2022 95,319 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

coolant seepage

nearside rear seatbelt damaged

nearside wiper poor

various corroded brake pipes

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,076 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 95,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner rear quarter floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,802 miles

excessive corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch upper area

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside rear seatbelt in poor condition and holster casing damaged

reverse lights inoperative

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

various corroded brake pipes

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 16 May 2019 92,216 miles

Both front radius arm bushes heavily perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes damp

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 92,179 miles

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

Steering column universal joint deformed Excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Both front radius arm bushes heavily perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes damp

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 91,629 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 91,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 87,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 83,823 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2015 79,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 77,792 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 May 2014 77,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front to back power steering pipes corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 72,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

beam deflectors fitted

slight play in nearside anti-roll bar bush

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

beam deflectors fitted

slight play in nearside anti-roll bar bush

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,982 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 70,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,084 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

corrosion front door steps

corrosion pas pipes

o/s/f seat bolt missing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 68,084 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

corrosion front door steps

corrosion pas pipes

o/s/f seat bolt missing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,659 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 278,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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F308 LKL is a 1988 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 108,487 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F308 LKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F308 LKL is a 1988 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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