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E214 DCH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,273 mi
Last recorded114,273 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 DCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 114,273 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 114,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 114,274 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 114,273 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,280 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 114,277 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 114,273 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 114,273 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 112,678 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 107,528 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing cap missing

Pass 9 May 2017 107,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,469 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 100,468 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,765 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 98,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,765 miles

FUEL PIPESCORRODED

SHORTENED REAR SPRINGS FITTED

Fail 27 Jul 2010 90,765 miles

FUEL PIPESCORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SHORTENED REAR SPRINGS FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,188 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 83,525 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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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.

Is E214 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E214 DCH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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