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E148 ETM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

136,457 mi
Last recorded136,457 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE148 ETM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside and nearside rear floorpans(below bumper end caps) holed and corroded.Not yet within prescribed areas.

Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 134,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area showing corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 134,729 miles

washers poor

Fail 7 Mar 2023 134,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

washers poor

Pass 23 Mar 2022 134,243 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 134,243 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 132,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,280 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 132,269 miles

Emissions not tested engine not running correctly (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 129,799 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 129,773 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,770 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 127,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 127,144 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 126,862 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 126,558 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 125,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 125,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 124,157 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 124,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2010 123,352 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 123,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 121,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 120,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 117,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 115,152 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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E148 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E148 ETM, 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 E148 ETM registered?

E148 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E148 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E148 ETM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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