MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres heavily perished advise replacement
engine idle speed high
exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Drivers door step repair heavily coated in filler- unable to guage strength of repair
Front brake discs very corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering rack bushes deteriorated
Drivers door step repair heavily coated in filler- unable to guage strength of repair
Front brake discs very corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Steering rack bushes deteriorated
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All tyres cracked and perished
Coolant hose burst after emissions test
Front brake discs very corroded
Steering rack bushes deteriorated
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E129 NTC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E129 NTC, 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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What year was E129 NTC registered?
E129 NTC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.
Is E129 NTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E129 NTC shows 7 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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