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E106 DCH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,376 mi
Last recorded100,376 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE106 DCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 100,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front passenger seat loose not affecting the security of the seat belt.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 100,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 94,591 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 94,568 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,284 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,284 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,731 miles

advise nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,910 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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E106 DCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E106 DCH, 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

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What year was E106 DCH registered?

E106 DCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E106 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E106 DCH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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