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E163 YHR

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,797 mi
Last recorded144,797 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 YHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 144,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 142,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 141,499 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 140,787 miles

Seam of fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 139,815 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 139,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise middle rear seat belt catch sticking

Pass 9 Sep 2005 139,628 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 139,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E163 YHR is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E163 YHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E163 YHR registered?

E163 YHR is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E163 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E163 YHR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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