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E111 VTH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,270 mi
Last recorded34,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 VTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,270 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 34,265 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 33,056 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F indicator full of water

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 33,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F indicator full of water

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,741 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 29,739 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer sill has light corrosion

both front steps have light corrosion

both rear wheel arches have light corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,652 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front steps have light corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches have light corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2014 18,831 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front footwells corroded.

condensation in o/s. headlight.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,695 miles

condensation in o/s/f. headlight.

o/s/f. and n/s/f. door step corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 15,695 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

condensation in o/s/f. headlight.

o/s/f. and n/s/f. door step corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front door steps holed.

condensation inside o/s. headlight.

slight movement in all four steering rack rubber mountings.

water leaking from engine bay.

n/s/f. seat mounting / floor area repaired but i am unable to determine with what material.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 15,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front door steps holed.

condensation inside o/s. headlight.

slight movement in all four steering rack rubber mountings.

water leaking from engine bay.

n/s/f. seat mounting / floor area repaired but i am unable to determine with what material.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,635 miles

condensation in both front headlights.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 14,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

condensation in both front headlights.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,340 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 13,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ehaust jointing sealant covering joints

o/s outter sill corroded

o/s/f doorstep corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,258 miles

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

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

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 VTH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E111 VTH, 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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E111 VTH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 March 1988.

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