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108,858 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
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
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))
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
body work corrosion
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s sill corroded but not holed
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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
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
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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.
Is E225 FBY safe to buy?
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