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E111 ETM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2109cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,860 mi
Last recorded135,860 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 ETM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 135,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 134,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 129,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,184 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 126,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,281 miles

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Service brake only just meets requirements

Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Sep 2014 120,013 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Sep 2013 116,840 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,762 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,392 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 115,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 111,929 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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E111 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,109cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E111 ETM, 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 E111 ETM registered?

E111 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E111 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E111 ETM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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