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E238 AKE

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,662 mi
Last recorded122,662 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 AKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 122,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 120,392 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

poor flow from n/s windscreen washer

Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seat ()

n/s and o/s/f tyres over 10 years old

n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hose ferulles corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2016 113,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front and rear flexy brake hose ferulles corroding

front brakes showing imbalance

Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,739 miles

most brake pipes would benefit from cleaning and painting

Fail 14 Nov 2013 112,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,810 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 110,802 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sills rusted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 108,540 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 107,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 104,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 103,521 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 102,222 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 102,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E238 AKE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E238 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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E238 AKE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 1988.

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