MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,099 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear o/s c.v boot split.
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Washers poor in operation.
n/s/r bumper end cap is missing.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Rear o/s c.v boot split.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Washers poor in operation.
n/s/r bumper end cap is missing.
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
bumper insecure
n/s/r outer cv boot split
oil leak
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
bumper insecure
n/s/r outer cv boot split.
oil leak
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E178 XWJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E178 XWJ, 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 E178 XWJ registered?
E178 XWJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is E178 XWJ safe to buy?
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