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E16 FUN

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,499 mi
Last recorded115,499 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 FUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 115,499 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 115,499 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck perished

Pass 25 Aug 2023 114,787 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 114,787 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 113,149 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

fuel cap feels slightly loose

Fail 1 Jul 2021 113,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 113,128 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 113,128 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,615 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 111,614 miles

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 111,568 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 111,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,952 miles

crank pulley has only 1 out of 4 bolts fitted

n/s/f disc is slightly damaged

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 17 Sep 2016 109,952 miles

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

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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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?

The MOT history for E16 FUN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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