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E165 XKY

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,639 mi
Last recorded106,639 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE165 XKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 106,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 106,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 105,841 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 105,841 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 102,968 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 102,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear engine bay floor starting to corrode

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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E165 XKY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E165 XKY, 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 E165 XKY registered?

E165 XKY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E165 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E165 XKY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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