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E225 AYB

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

204,794 mi
Last recorded204,794 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 AYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 204,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Extinguishes with brake light. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with direction indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inadequate welding on chassis member above drive shaft. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced In front of trailing arm outer mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind trailing arm outer mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet inoperative. (3.5 (a))

Main beam warning light dim.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded by jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded by jacking poin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 204,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion on all exterior body panels

Pass 24 Jun 2018 203,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

outer body panels c0rroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 200,489 miles

All body has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 200,489 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Tailgate (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle body corroded in places

Pass 18 Feb 2016 195,486 miles

both front door steps corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

the vehical body hasseveral rusted areas not considered sharp or jagged at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2016 195,486 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure bush (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack insecure bush (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

both front door steps corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

the vehical body has several rusted areas not considered sharp or jagged at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2015 189,324 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 189,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 182,517 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 182,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 178,109 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Clutch pipe insecure (front to rear)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSf door step corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 178,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Clutch pipe corroded

Clutch pipe insecure (front to rear)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSf door step corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 169,777 miles

Body in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2012 169,777 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Body in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2011 164,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 164,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 157,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 150,707 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 144,512 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 144,512 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 138,532 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2006 131,265 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 131,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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E225 AYB is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E225 AYB, 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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E225 AYB is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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