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E238 LLT

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

244,512 mi
Last recorded244,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 LLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 244,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 244,130 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 244,130 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 243,398 miles

Corrosion underside

Headlights corroded on lens

Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2021 242,799 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 242,793 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 4.8% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Middle seat (7.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 239,451 miles

front tyre wear on inside edges and low on tread n/s and o/s

play in rear n/s wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2019 239,451 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front tyre wear on inside edges and low on tread n/s and o/s

play in rear n/s wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 234,024 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 234,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 226,951 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside rear (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 226,951 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside rear (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 221,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 221,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 215,356 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator belt noisy

both front steering rack mounting bushes has slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2015 215,356 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator belt noisy

both front steering rack mounting bushes has slight play

Pass 29 May 2014 213,308 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 213,308 miles

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 208,702 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 May 2013 208,702 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 3 May 2012 208,407 miles

Advise steering rack bushes have slight play.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2012 208,407 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Advise steering rack bushes have slight play.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 203,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2011 203,568 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2009 200,249 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 200,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 190,693 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 190,693 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 180,643 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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E238 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 E238 LLT, 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 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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