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E156 LLT

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

394,377 mi
Last recorded394,377 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE156 LLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 394,377 miles

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

Front Both Front Lower Seal Steps Corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tailgate Corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 392,450 miles

bad corrosion in both the front lower sill steps

bad corrosion in the rear tailgate

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

corrosion in the offside rear upper chassis

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident

lift and wear in the nearside end of the steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2024 392,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bad corrosion in both the front lower sill steps

bad corrosion in the rear tailgate

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident

slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2023 386,998 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

engine and gear box oil leaks evident

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2023 386,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

engine and gear box oil leaks evident

front disc and pads are in poor condition

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush in poor condition

nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 375,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 375,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 371,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 371,305 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 366,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 366,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 364,177 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear most wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 364,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit [0.95] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear most wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 358,577 miles

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear under wing arch holed by corrosion

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 358,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

engine under tray insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear under wing arch holed by corrosion

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 355,178 miles

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

dampness evident around fuel tank

nearside front lower arm inner bush in poor condition

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

slight play in both the front wheel bearings

wear evident in the steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2017 355,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

dampness evident around fuel tank

nearside front lower arm inner bush in poor condition

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

slight play in both the front wheel bearings

wear evident in the steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2016 347,097 miles

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

Fail 27 Aug 2016 347,038 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion in the nearside rear wheel arch

nearside front tyre worn badly on the inside edge

offside rear holed by corrosion

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2015 336,404 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the inside edges

corrosion becoming apparent in nearside and offside rear of vehicle

nearside front lower wishbone inner bush worn

offside rear outer cv gator perished

slight lift in the nearside end of the steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2015 336,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both the front tyres are worn on the inside edges

corrosion becoming apparent in nearside and offside rear of vehicle

nearside front lower wishbone inner bush worn

nearside rear outer cv gator holed

offside rear outer cv gator perished

slight lift in the nearside end of the steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2014 329,952 miles

corrosion in the offside front door step

Pass 5 Aug 2013 321,688 miles

front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front tie rod bushes perished and split

offside steering rack gator in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2012 313,869 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 307,424 miles

fuel cap in poor condition

slight inbalance in the front brakes

slight wear in the steering rack pinion

Pass 22 Jun 2010 299,022 miles

corrosion becoming apparent in the rear of the nearside front wheel arch

handbrake showing an inballance

offside rear outer door handle broken

Pass 25 Jun 2009 292,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion in the nearside front door step

exhaust manifold nut missing

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

offside rear wheel bearing becoming noisey

Fail 24 Jun 2009 292,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion in the nearside front door step

exhaust manifold nut missing

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

offside rear wheel bearing becoming noisey

Pass 14 May 2008 284,384 miles

both the rear flexible brake hose collars are corroded

corrosion in the nearside front door step

offside front flexible brake hose collars are corroded

slight wear in the front anti roll bar saddle bushhes

Pass 11 May 2007 277,427 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 277,426 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 269,374 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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E156 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E156 LLT, 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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E156 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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