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E126 KFA

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,127 mi
Last recorded134,127 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 KFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 134,127 miles

All repairs are heavily undersealed

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 134,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch front closing panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch front closing panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 134,103 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 134,086 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 134,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 133,939 miles

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 133,330 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 133,033 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear inner precribed areas corroded

front door steps corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

n/s/steering gaiter slightly deteriated

Fail 25 Mar 2022 133,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.19 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point/inner sill excessively corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Step corroded

Nearside Rear Excessively corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Outrigger/jacking point excessively corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Step excessively corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Excessively corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front step panel corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 12 Apr 2019 129,568 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. not locking on inner side (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front step panel corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,370 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 127,370 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,860 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 126,860 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 126,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on tyre on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake test not done

oil leak

van is converted in to mobile home

both rear tyres have minor cracks

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all prescribed area and all suspension parts slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,568 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 125,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 124,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 124,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 124,074 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 124,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 122,937 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 122,937 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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E126 KFA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E126 KFA, 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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E126 KFA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 1988.

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