MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Oil leak
both front tyres have the inside edges scrubbed
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
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)
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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?
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