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E212 UCY

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,942 mi
Last recorded102,942 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE212 UCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 102,942 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))

offside rear boot floor corroded not prescribed area

Fail 27 Jul 2026 102,938 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

offside rear boot floor corroded not prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,742 miles

Corroded behind offside front wheel not prescribed area

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

Noise when offside rear wheel spun

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner sill slight corrosion

both rear floor slight corrosion

corroded behind n/s front wheel not prescribed area

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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 20 Feb 2023 102,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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 6 Jan 2022 102,111 miles

slight oil leak rear

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,668 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,909 miles

corrosion both front door steps

slight oil leak

slight surface corrosion all chassis

Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion around seat belt mount

corrosion through out vehicle

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 73% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion around seat belt mount

corrosion through out vehicle

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both very rear floors slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,211 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 93,284 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2010 90,205 miles

Engine damp

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 90,205 miles

Engine damp

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 87,974 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 87,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,446 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 85,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 79,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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E212 UCY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E212 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E212 UCY registered?

E212 UCY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E212 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E212 UCY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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