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E101 FPF

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,596 mi
Last recorded192,596 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE101 FPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 192,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 192,215 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 192,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake cables unequally adjusted

Fail 23 Oct 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside union to nearside hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake cables unequally adjusted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 192,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule al ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

various components slight corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2018 192,185 miles

All 4 brake hose ferrules corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 192,185 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 192,182 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 May 2016 192,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 191,757 miles

nearside front tyre perished on edges

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 29 Apr 2015 191,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre perished on edges

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 16 May 2014 191,063 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 191,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 184,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 178,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 168,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

different size/type wheels and tyres fitted on different axles

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 12 Mar 2010 168,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

heater hoses fouling steering coloum flexiable coupling

Pass 8 Apr 2009 167,438 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in side wall of offside front tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2009 167,438 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 164,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 162,437 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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E101 FPF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 E101 FPF, 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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E101 FPF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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