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E242 KGM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

263,683 mi
Last recorded263,683 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 KGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 263,683 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 260,857 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2022 260,801 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 260,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 256,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 256,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 255,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 253,445 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 253,443 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 253,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 253,443 miles

N/S Rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 253,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 248,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 241,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 231,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 231,851 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 216,468 miles

rack mount bushes worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 216,468 miles

rack mount bushes worn

Pass 16 Jan 2007 197,906 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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E242 KGM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 E242 KGM, 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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E242 KGM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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