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E199 OPR

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,152 mi
Last recorded158,152 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE199 OPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 158,152 miles

water in offside front head light

Pass 17 May 2007 158,003 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 157,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 154,350 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2006 154,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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E199 OPR is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E199 OPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E199 OPR registered?

E199 OPR is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E199 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E199 OPR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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