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E183 NNH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,180 mi
Last recorded60,180 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 NNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,180 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 60,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front small pipes caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 59,987 miles

Fuel pipe insecure near NS driveshaft (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor 3 holes cut into it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front small pipes caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,328 miles

both front floor holed and corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2021 59,322 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

both front floor holed and corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,922 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,228 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 58,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by body mount marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by body mount marked (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,224 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front and both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,961 miles

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)

offside front and both rear brakes binding

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,773 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside headlight damp

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front brake binding slighty

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,506 miles

o/side front brake binding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to n/side and o/side front floor

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

indicator/headlight switch faulty

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,221 miles

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)

nearside headlamp slightly damp

nearside rear & both front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 93,070 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 93,070 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 93,076 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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E183 NNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E183 NNH, 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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E183 NNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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