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E166 MHV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,871 mi
Last recorded182,871 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 MHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 182,871 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Jun 2025 182,870 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Jul 2019 182,129 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 17,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 165,566 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 165,566 miles

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 165,560 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 165,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E166 MHV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel 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 E166 MHV, 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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E166 MHV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 1988.

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