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E23 NHT

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,940 mi
Last recorded70,940 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 NHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 70,940 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower slight under body corrosion to inner sills/floor

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold header (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 70,940 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower slight under body corrosion to inner sills/floor

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold header (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 70,920 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2025 70,917 miles

Fuel hose leaking Top fuel filler neck hose going into filler cap, rubber deteriorated/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cracks in outer sidewall, deep enough to reach the ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front fuel filler neck rubber perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,591 miles

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

Offside Front fuel filler neck rubber perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,934 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filler neck rubber perished

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,377 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 68,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,154 miles

All flexible brake hoses perished and corroded ferrules

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 66,154 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All flexible brake hoses perished and corroded ferrules

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,936 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,428 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,425 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,231 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,304 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,871 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,626 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 53,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,421 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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E23 NHT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E23 NHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E23 NHT registered?

E23 NHT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E23 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 NHT shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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