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E235 XMW

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

136,860 mi
Last recorded136,860 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 XMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 136,860 miles

Both rear seat belt buckles and o/s lap strap fitted incorrect position

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 136,860 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Both rear seat belt buckles and o/s lap strap fitted incorrect position

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 136,860 miles

both front tie bar bushes perished

no rear seats fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 136,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @ 5.1% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged To rear rubbing on the handbrake operating rod (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar bushes are perished

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tie bar bushes are perished

Pass 12 Feb 2021 136,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat slightly loose on turn plate

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 136,860 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Seat slightly loose on turn plate

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 136,860 miles

Front Both brakes binding, stiff to rotate

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 Seat slightly loose on turn plate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 136,860 miles

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

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

Front Both brakes binding, stiff to rotate

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 Seat slightly loose on turn plate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 136,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear exhaust box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate

Nearside Front Seat feels slightly loose on turn plate

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate

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

Offside Front Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate

Rear Seats & belts not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 136,860 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking At inline fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested Major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear exhaust box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate

Nearside Front Seat feels slightly loose on turn plate

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate

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

Offside Front Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate

Rear Seats & belts not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 136,701 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 135,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage and corrosion on under side of car but not within 30cm of any mounts

Fail 19 Apr 2016 135,265 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage and corrosion on under side of car but not within 30cm of any mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2015 134,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 132,290 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 132,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 131,397 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake slight bind

towbar wiring damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2012 131,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

offside rear brake slight bind

towbar wiring damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 130,706 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 130,706 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 128,776 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 128,776 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 127,892 miles

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING GREASE CAP MISSING

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 127,875 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING GREASE CAP MISSING

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 125,907 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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E235 XMW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 E235 XMW, 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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E235 XMW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E235 XMW shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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