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E21 KPA

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,672 mi
Last recorded96,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 KPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 96,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 96,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 96,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,188 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 93,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,960 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020
Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,960 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear seats NOT fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seats NOT fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,959 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,857 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,419 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 87,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 79,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 71,354 miles

near-side front tyre sidewall perishing.

near-side rear flexiferrule ends corroded.

near-side rear tyre at 1.6-2mm only

rear brake brake back-plates corroded.

Fail 27 May 2009 71,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

near-side rear tyre at 1.6-2mm only

near-side front tyre sidewall perishing.

near-side rear flexiferrule ends corroded.

off-side rear flexi-ferrule ends corroded.

off-side rear lamp lens melted at lower end.

rear brake brake back-plates corroded.

Pass 28 May 2008 69,508 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 69,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake flexi pipes starting to crack at caliper ends.

front reg.plate backing fading.

near-side front headlamp cracked.

near-side rear tyre 1.6mm only.

Pass 11 May 2007 66,693 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 63,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 63,219 miles

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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E21 KPA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E21 KPA, 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 E21 KPA registered?

E21 KPA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 1988.

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