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slight underside corrosion
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))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
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
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
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))
slight oil leak from engine
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
Steering rack rubber bushes worn slightly
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
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust system poor
Front brake flexi hose ferrules worn
Rear metal brake pipes rusted
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
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
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)
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)
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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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