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E167 DNA

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

323,667 mi
Last recorded323,667 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE167 DNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 323,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak.

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 14 Jul 2025 323,667 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

Underbody corrosion.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak.

Pass 25 Jun 2024 323,640 miles

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

Underbody corrosion/patches covered in under seal.

Fail 15 Feb 2024 323,637 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant leak.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 323,630 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 323,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 316,707 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 30,523 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 30,523 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 294,971 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged showing signs of deterioration (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 280,085 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulders

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded (between splitter and flexi hose)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 280,085 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulders

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded (between splitter and flexi hose)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 219,047 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 260,267 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 242,357 miles

Both front discs in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 15 May 2014 242,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Both front discs in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2013 223,875 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 223,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 206,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 206,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 192,220 miles

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

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

vehicle leans slightly to nearside

Pass 23 Apr 2010 183,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 170,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 157,808 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 146,418 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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E167 DNA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E167 DNA, 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 E167 DNA registered?

E167 DNA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E167 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E167 DNA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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