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E239 DFC

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

152,954 mi
Last recorded152,954 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 152,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 152,954 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill end above rear arm bush mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill end above rear arm bush mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill end next to rear arm bush mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Overall non-structural corrosion of vehicle body and components

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 152,950 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 152,949 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 152,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 152,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 151,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 149,880 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 149,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 149,159 miles

Front LIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear LIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 18 Oct 2018 149,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected BRAKE CYLINDER LEAKING (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front LIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear LIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 19 Oct 2017 147,757 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 147,752 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 147,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 147,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 145,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 143,151 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 143,151 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 May 2012 142,479 miles

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

Jacking type damage to sills, slight corrosion to front crossmember

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight bind and roughness on nearside front wheel

Pass 10 May 2012 142,479 miles

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

Jacking type damage to sills, slight corrosion to front crossmember

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

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

Slight bind and roughness on nearside front wheel

Pass 13 May 2011 141,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 139,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 136,232 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 136,223 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 134,535 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 134,533 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED,FRONT TYRES PERISHED,GENERAL CORROSION TO SILLS ETC, STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 132,055 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRAKED,REAR BUMPER CORRODED ON OFFSIDE,REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED,OFFSIDE SILL CORRODED,NAILS IN REAR TYRES AND NEARSIDE LOW ON TREAD AND PERISHED.

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT DOWN A BIT.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 129,009 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 129,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front door mirror cracked, rear no plate cracked, play in rear w bearings, all tyres perished and nearside rear has a nail in it, corrosion to offside outer sill, oil leaks......

offside rear brake squeel

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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E239 DFC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 E239 DFC, 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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E239 DFC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 July 1988.

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