Man/vw Unknown (1988)
1988 Man/vw Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 1,052 1988 Man/vw Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
We have 1,052 1988 Man/vw Unknown vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Man/vw Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Man/vw Unknown
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 1,045 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 7 | 0% | 0 |
Most Common MOT Issues — 1988 Man/vw Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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40%
Central centre bearing has slight play
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40%
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working
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40%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
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40%
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
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40%
Main beam tell-tale not working
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40%
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators don't flash at all
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40%
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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40%
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988. Counts include advisories and failures.
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