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E187 LYN

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,480 mi
Last recorded223,480 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE187 LYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 223,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 222,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 219,887 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 218,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 215,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 215,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 212,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 209,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 206,055 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 206,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 157,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 157,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 157,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 157,142 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 157,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 157,142 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear nearside number plate lens missing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 157,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear nearside number plate lens missing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 157,078 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 153,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 149,466 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underneath slighlty rusty

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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E187 LYN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E187 LYN, 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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E187 LYN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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