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E239 HLL

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

92,718 mi
Last recorded92,718 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 HLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,718 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 92,718 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,911 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,055 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 91,055 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 89,369 miles

forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,469 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front wi ndscreen

forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 3 Nov 2021 88,468 miles

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

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front wi ndscreen

forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,326 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

forward facing seating for two with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 3 Nov 2020 87,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced faulty bulb (4.1.4 (b))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

forward facing seating for two with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

forward facing seating for two with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,722 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

forward facing seating for two with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,116 miles

All coil springs corroded

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber pad slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Forward facing seating for two with no seat belts fitted in the rear of vehicle at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,853 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Forward facing seating for two with no seat belts fitted in the rear of vehicle at time of test

Nearside front foot step corroding and small hole present

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 83,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Buckle bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Forward facing seating for two with no seat belts fitted in the rear of vehicle at time of test

Nearside front foot step corroding and small hole present

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,397 miles

forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of vehicle at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,397 miles

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

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

forward facing seating for two with no belts fitted in the rear of vehicle at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,296 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing through to the metal but the pad is still secure

forward facing seating for two fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 11 Nov 2013 82,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

forward facing seating for two fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

forward facing seating for two fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 81,265 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,852 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 80,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,576 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 78,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HLL is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E239 HLL, 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 HLL is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E239 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E239 HLL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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