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E207 UCY

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,840 mi
Last recorded137,840 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 UCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 137,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 136,825 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 136,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 135,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 135,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 133,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 130,974 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 130,973 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 128,123 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 128,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 122,618 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2006 119,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 119,011 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front windscreen washer jet missing windscreen,

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not 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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E207 UCY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E207 UCY, 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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What year was E207 UCY registered?

E207 UCY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E207 UCY safe to buy?

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