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E218 KFR

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,050 mi
Last recorded110,050 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 KFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 110,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 109,001 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,393 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 107,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,385 miles

Offside Rear handbrake bracket broken but secured by others

Pass 16 Jun 2020 100,203 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable retaining clip broken but still secure

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen washer switch intermittent

Pass 8 Aug 2016 99,443 miles

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

gearbox oil leek

Pass 8 Aug 2015 98,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,004 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 96,001 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 94,459 miles

off/side front brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 May 2011 94,449 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 94,442 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 94,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 KFR is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E218 KFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E218 KFR?

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What year was E218 KFR registered?

E218 KFR is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1988.

Is E218 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E218 KFR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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