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115,499 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cracked and full of water (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine poss sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler neck perished
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high kick up in dazzle zone (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel cap feels loose
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
fuel cap feels slightly loose
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
fuel cap feels slightly loose
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements fixings may cause plate to be misread (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements fixings may cause plate to be misread (0.1 (d))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlights have the kick up going the wrong way (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock bolt not flush with mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
crank pulley has only 1 out of 4 bolts fitted
n/s/f disc is slightly damaged
steering rack mounts worn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short looks like audio wire about to short runs front to rear (1.9.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
crank pulley has only 1 out of 4 bolts fitted
n/s/f disc is slightly damaged
steering rack mounts worn
turbo pipe disconnected
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E16 FUN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 E16 FUN, 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 E16 FUN registered?
E16 FUN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 1988.
Is E16 FUN safe to buy?
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