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E224 AKE

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

48,838 mi
Last recorded48,838 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE224 AKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 48,838 miles

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

Under body rusted

Pass 16 Nov 2024 47,769 miles

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

Rear exhaust duct corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 45,700 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,597 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 42,190 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill is corroded

Offside Rear stop lamp lens is cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2021 42,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill is corroded

Offside Rear stop lamp lens is cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2020 40,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill area corroded

Offside Rear stop lamp cluster lens cracked

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 38,855 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Nearside outer sill area corroded

Offside Rear direction indicator lens deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

hand brake cable deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 37,547 miles

Nearside handbrake cable starting to fray

Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 34,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced outer mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 3,174 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 31,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,215 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 29,163 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,409 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 26,375 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 24,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 23,545 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 23,534 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,478 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,712 miles

exhaust system has been repaired ,not replaced.life of system must be reduced.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 16,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 13,552 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 13,549 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,903 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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E224 AKE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E224 AKE, 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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E224 AKE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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