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E218 BKM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

434,984 mi
Last recorded434,984 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 BKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 434,984 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis/steps/sills/floor/inner arches all show signs of repair /corrosion/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four /fronts and rears nearside rear borderline fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 434,968 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis/steps/sills/floor/inner arches all show signs of repair /corrosion/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four /fronts and rears nearside rear borderline fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 431,419 miles

Central gear linkage corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner steps/arche area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis and floor/battery areas corroded has signs of repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to all of chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake leaver travel high

Pass 9 Apr 2024 430,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced grill/bumper area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside arches/sill/steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill/ arch corroded within 30cm of rear trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear bumper area/valances corroded/boot/engine area floors corroded has signs of repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded genral corrosion to all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake leave high little reserve travel left

Fail 9 Apr 2024 430,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced grill/bumper area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside arches/sill/steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill/ arch corroded within 30cm of rear trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear bumper area/valances corroded/boot/engine area floors corroded has signs of repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded genral corrosion to all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake leave high little reserve travel left

Pass 4 Apr 2023 429,879 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front and rear all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand break leaver high little reserve travel left

Pass 8 Apr 2022 427,903 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bush's worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner arches/steps corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis/sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 424,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner inner arch corroded

general corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2021 424,114 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2019 421,062 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 415,578 miles

Front Upper inner seals corroded both

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2018 415,578 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper inner seals corroded both

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 408,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 401,826 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

front box section behind front bumper corroded

ns and os inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

nsr wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 401,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

front box section behind front bumper corroded

ns and os inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

nsr wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 395,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 395,160 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 384,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s front fog light not working

Fail 31 May 2012 382,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2011 371,325 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER ARB BUSHES WORN, ADVISE REPLACMENT

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW AND STARTING TO LOOSE SHAPE

advise new wiper blades

advise park brake adjust

both front brake pipes to calipers corroding

inner and outers sills starting to corrode

n/s/f lower wheel arch corroding

n/s/f to brake comp valve brake pipe corroding

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 371,323 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT INNER ARB BUSHES WORN, ADVISE REPLACMENT

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW AND STARTING TO LOOSE SHAPE

advise new wiper blades

advise park brake adjust

both front brake pipes to calipers corroding

inner and outers sills starting to corrode

n/s/f lower wheel arch corroding

n/s/f to brake comp valve brake pipe corroding

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 21 May 2010 355,792 miles

CLUTCH ON VERY LAST LEGS

advise front brake strip and clean

advise new turbo

all brake pipes corroding (except new one!)

inner roll bar bushes worn

o/s/f minor wheel bearing play

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rack mounts worns

Fail 30 Apr 2010 355,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

INNER FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

WILL NEED CLUTCH VERY SOON

advise aux belt tightened

advise new wiper blades and wash jets adjusted

bootlid corroding

inner front brake discs worn and corroded

minor front brake bind, avise calipers removed and cleaned

minor play in all wheel bearings

n/s/ handbrake cable corroding, ad vise x2 h/brake cables. n.b recoment steel h/brake pull rod, corroded, may not adjust with new cables

rear exhaust pipe corroded (manifold to rear box)

steering rack mounts worn

various light chassis corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2009 340,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body work heavily corroded

clutch worn and slips slightly

drivers door step corroded heavily not within prescribed areas

slight play in steering rack

tailgate heavily corroded

windscreen cracked outside swept area n/s/f

Fail 8 Apr 2009 340,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body work heavily corroded

clutch worn and slips slightly

drivers door step corroded heavily not within prescribed areas

slight play in steering rack

tailgate heavily corroded

windscreen cracked outside swept area n/s/f

Pass 15 Apr 2008 333,232 miles

Windscreen cracked outside of swept aera of wipers on n/s.

clutch seems poor may be slipping.

o/s/rear tyre getting low on tread and starting to crack.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 333,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen cracked outside of swept aera of wipers on n/s.

clutch seems poor may be slipping.

o/s/rear tyre getting low on tread and starting to crack.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 306,689 miles

advise h/brake adjusted

advise new n/s/r tyre

advise new wiper blades

advise o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r brake flexi hose replacement

rear transverse brake pipe corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2005 277,784 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

windsceen cracked outside zone -b- but over 40mm

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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E218 BKM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 E218 BKM, 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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E218 BKM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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