MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlight beam deflectors fitted at time of test. LHD headlights
Middle row of seats removed at time of test
Newer non OEM engine fitted
Offside washer jet not working
Park brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements. 16%
Spare wheel removed at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured by bumper (0.1 (d))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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E179 MDL is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 E179 MDL, 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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How do I check the history of E179 MDL?
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What year was E179 MDL registered?
E179 MDL is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.
Is E179 MDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E179 MDL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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