MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,263 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output full beam reflector chrome poor (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Small Chip In Windscreen
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Chip in windscreen
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipes Corroded
oil leak
slight play in top steering column bush
starter motor sticky
various corrosion appearing
slight movement in rack mounts
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E217 CWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 E217 CWL, 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 E217 CWL registered?
E217 CWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 July 1988.
Is E217 CWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E217 CWL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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