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E160 LLT

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

412,555 mi
Last recorded412,555 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 LLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 412,555 miles

Nearside Front brake hose to pipe clip lose but secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2021 410,160 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted o both headlamps

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (Right side) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (Right side) slower to operate service brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 410,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake & parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 410,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake & parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 409,439 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,863 miles

Nearside Rear FOOT AND HAND BRAKE READINGS A LITTLE LOW

Pass 7 Oct 2017 408,353 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 406,466 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 405,451 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

coolant leaking offside rear

corrosion on both cab steps

oil leak from engine area

Fail 22 Sep 2015 405,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

coolant leaking offside rear

corrosion on both cab steps

oil leak from engine area

Fail 25 Sep 2014 403,907 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/F and O/S/F steps corroded

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 403,907 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/F and O/S/F steps corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 401,382 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 401,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 396,741 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 396,741 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 394,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 394,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 385,052 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

hydrolic clutch pipe corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2010 385,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

heat shield obstructing n/s driveshaft

hydrolic clutch pipe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 372,840 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 372,840 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 363,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 363,053 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 348,984 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 348,984 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 331,291 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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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E160 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 E160 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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E160 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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