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E213 XKN

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,832 mi
Last recorded116,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE213 XKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,832 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Both door steps corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded below door

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded below door

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 116,831 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Exhaust corroded

Front Both door steps corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded below door

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded below door

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 116,318 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 115,031 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,111 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,107 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,554 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 112,264 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 112,264 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 111,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,599 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 109,599 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 105,002 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 105,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 103,488 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 103,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 102,607 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 102,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 102,194 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 102,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 102,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 101,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 101,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearsings slight roughness

condensation in offside front headlamp lens

play in steering column

Pass 7 Oct 2008 101,352 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 5 Oct 2007 100,953 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2007 100,953 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 16 Sep 2006 100,690 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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E213 XKN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E213 XKN, 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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E213 XKN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 1988.

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