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E139 MNH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,086 mi
Last recorded114,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE139 MNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 114,086 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front inner seal corroded and holed

Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,086 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front inner seal corroded and holed

Pass 30 May 2012 110,263 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/front body corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 110,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/front body corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,069 miles

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

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

o\s and n\s\f brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2011 102,055 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

o\s and n\s\f brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2010 100,164 miles

offside and nearside front roadwheels very close to upper suspension arm joints

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside rear floor corners corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

steering rack mounting bushes require attention

steering rack requires attention

Fail 7 Apr 2010 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside rear floor corners corroded

offside and nearside roadwheels fouling upper suspension arms on full lock

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

steering rack mounting bushes require attention

steering rack requires attention

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,291 miles

different wheels fitted for retest

Fail 31 Mar 2009 96,289 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 89,616 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 89,551 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 84,038 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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E139 MNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E139 MNH, 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 E139 MNH registered?

E139 MNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E139 MNH safe to buy?

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