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E152 VWU

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,889 mi
Last recorded127,889 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 VWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,889 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front door steps corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 110,585 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres have the inside edges scrubbed

Fail 6 Aug 2010 110,578 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres have the inside edges scrubbed

Pass 10 Aug 2009 102,859 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 102,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,175 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 93,175 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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 92,552 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 92,551 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 90,803 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 90,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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E152 VWU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E152 VWU, 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 E152 VWU registered?

E152 VWU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E152 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E152 VWU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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