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E123 YTT

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 YTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 118,171 miles

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

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

Slightly misting of oil around steering box

Fail 9 Feb 2010 118,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Slightly misting of oil around steering box

Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,918 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Petrol pump mounting deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2008 112,221 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 112,221 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 108,644 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 108,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Bracket to engine panels corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2006 104,784 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 104,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E123 YTT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E123 YTT, 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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E123 YTT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 February 1988.

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