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E225 FBY

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,858 mi
Last recorded108,858 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 108,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose covered in grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake hose covered in grease

Fail 15 Jan 2026 108,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,687 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2024 106,687 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,607 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 106,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,479 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,265 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 105,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,610 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

body work corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2016 104,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 103,719 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 103,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,280 miles

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

o/s sill corroded but not holed

Pass 24 May 2012 102,767 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 102,402 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 102,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 102,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 101,446 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 101,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 100,827 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 99,872 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Offside and nearside front door steps corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2006 97,863 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mount bracket corroded

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

Offside and nearside door steps corroded

Rear tyres perished

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 FBY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E225 FBY, 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 FBY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 1988.

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