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E218 UEC

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

194,300 mi
Last recorded194,300 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 194,300 miles

slight underside corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2024 194,208 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023
Fail 16 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 194,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch , close to shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side front inner wheel arch corroded

off side rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 19 Jul 2022 194,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch , close to shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust has a leak of gasses at header , may require further investigation

near side rear brake hose flexy ferril corroded

off side rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2019 194,287 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 194,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 194,206 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Jun 2018 194,206 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front brake hose flexys beginning to show signs of deterioration

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jun 2017 194,208 miles

Steering rack rubber bushes worn slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2017 194,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack rubber bushes worn slightly

Pass 14 May 2016 194,208 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2015 194,208 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 194,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 193,659 miles

Exhaust poor in places

Front brake flexi hose ferrules worn

Front lower grille area corroded/holed - not structural

Inner sills & chassis rusted in places

N/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipe sections starting to corrode

N/s/f & o/s/f steps corroded - outside prescribed area

N/s/f inner wheelarch slight corrosion - outside prescribed area

N/s/r inner wheelarch/engine shield slight corrosion

Rear engine mount worn - slight movement

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2011 193,659 miles

Exhaust poor in places

Front brake flexi hose ferrules worn

Front lower grille area corroded/holed - not structural

Inner sills & chassis rusted in places

N/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipe sections starting to corrode

N/s/f & o/s/f steps corroded - outside prescribed area

N/s/f inner wheelarch slight corrosion - outside prescribed area

N/s/r inner wheelarch/engine shield slight corrosion

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

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

Rear engine mount worn - slight movement

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2011 192,684 miles

Both inner sills rusted

Front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

N/s step corroded holed - outside prescribed area

N/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi hoses poor

N/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2010 192,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both inner sills rusted

Front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

N/s step corroded holed - outside prescribed area

N/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi hoses poor

N/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2010 190,440 miles

Lower front body panel corroded/holed - not structural

N/s lower step corroded/holed - not in prescribed area

N/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slighly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 190,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Lower front body panel corroded/holed - not structural

N/s lower step corroded/holed - not in prescribed area

N/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slighly corroded

O/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 6 Jan 2009 188,165 miles

Exhaust system poor

Front brake flexi hose ferrules worn

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Fail 29 Dec 2008 188,165 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system poor

Front brake discs & pads worn

Front brake flexi hose ferrules worn

Front brake pads appear low

N/s sliding door outer handle broken

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 27 Dec 2007 185,424 miles

Both front jacking points starting to corrode

Coolant leak from n/s/r metal coolant pipe

Front brake flexi hose ferrules worn

Front brake pads appear low

Front panel corroded/holed - not structural

N/s/r inner wheelarch shield corroded/holed - not structural

Pass 29 Dec 2006 179,902 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 179,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 174,239 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 174,159 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UEC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 1988.

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