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E244 FMO

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

39,087 mi
Last recorded39,087 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE244 FMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 39,087 miles

Steering rack bushes signs of wear

Pass 7 Aug 2025 38,958 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack bushes signs of wear

Fail 7 Aug 2025 38,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack bushes signs of wear

Pass 25 Jul 2024 38,903 miles

Front Steering rack mounting bushes showing signs of wear slight movement

Pass 14 Jul 2023 35,857 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 35,857 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 35,696 miles

Nearside Exhaust clamps missing

Fail 27 Jul 2022 35,692 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle does not idle & cutting out unable to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Engine oil filter corroded

Nearside Exhaust clamps missing

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 33,713 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded Clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 33,559 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear 3 Exhaust clamps corroded and slightly loose

Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,321 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 33,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust clamps brocken

Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,900 miles

exhaust clamps loose and poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,554 miles

Rear exhaust silencer clamp not secure

Fail 16 Jan 2016 31,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp not secure

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,462 miles

all four road tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

n/s/r backplate damp at bottom

Fail 16 Jan 2015 30,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four road tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

n/s/r backplate damp at bottom

Pass 30 Dec 2013 28,288 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 24,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 24,752 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,552 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,545 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 19,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 19,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,267 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,257 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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E244 FMO is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,781cc 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 E244 FMO, 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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What year was E244 FMO registered?

E244 FMO is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 January 1988.

Is E244 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E244 FMO 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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