MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner quarter panels both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner quarter panels both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Fuel pipe damaged x2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower suspension arm mounting corroded but not excessive
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower suspension arm mounting corroded but not excessive
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s/f inner sill holed
Offside Front wheel bearing cap missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FUEL PIPESCORRODED
SHORTENED REAR SPRINGS FITTED
FUEL PIPESCORRODED
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
SHORTENED REAR SPRINGS FITTED
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E214 DCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 E214 DCH, 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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E214 DCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 1988.
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