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E182 KHK

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

259,064 mi
Last recorded259,064 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 KHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 259,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 256,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 255,255 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 255,255 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 253,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2015 252,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 252,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 250,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hazard switch warning lamp tempromental.

slight brake bind on n/s/f

Fail 14 May 2013 250,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hazard switch warning lamp tempromental.

slight brake bind on n/s/f

Pass 27 Mar 2012 248,273 miles

tempory headlamp converters fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2011 247,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 247,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,569 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 240,131 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 240,131 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 230,888 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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E182 KHK is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E182 KHK, 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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E182 KHK is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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