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110,859 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various places (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but operates ok (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front door step holed
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed JUST ON LIMIT (7.1.2 (b))
fuel pump has stains / corrosion but not leaking when tested
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various places (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but operates ok (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front door step holed
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed JUST ON LIMIT (7.1.2 (b))
fuel pump has stains / corrosion but not leaking when tested
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple areas (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small ( s ) shape on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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E156 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 E156 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 E156 ETM registered?
E156 ETM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 June 1988.
Is E156 ETM safe to buy?
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