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E242 PMC

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,758 mi
Last recorded195,758 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 PMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 195,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 195,071 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 195,061 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 194,834 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 193,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 193,620 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 192,591 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 192,591 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 190,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 188,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 188,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 186,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 186,687 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp missing lens (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 183,046 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 183,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 179,643 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 179,643 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 178,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 178,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 177,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 175,270 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 174,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 173,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 173,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 171,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front door steps

Fail 6 Jun 2008 171,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front door steps

Pass 22 May 2007 170,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 168,005 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 PMC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc 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 E242 PMC, 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 E242 PMC registered?

E242 PMC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E242 PMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 PMC 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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