MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front wheel corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front wheel corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrotinon door steeps not excessive
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrotinon door steeps not excessive
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Has lowered suspension fitted
o/s front tyre wearing on in side edge.
Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded slightly
GENERAL UNSERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES SLIGHTLY
N/S/R end underside corner area corroded through (NOT within fail limits at time of test)
O/S/F tyre worn near limits at inner tread edge area
Slight wear and movement and slight roughness starting at O/S/F w/bearing
Slight wear and movement starting at rear w/bearings
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded slightly
GENERAL UNSERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES SLIGHTLY
N/S/R end underside corner area corroded through (NOT within fail limits at time of test)
O/S/F tyre worn near limits at inner tread edge area
Slight wear and movement and slight roughness starting at O/S/F w/bearing
Slight wear and movement starting at rear w/bearings
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at top steering collumn bush when steering wheel is shaken
Rear exhaust system heat shield loose and rattles
Slight corrosion at rear chassis and crossmember areas
Slight movement starting at O/S/F W/Bearing
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake pedal grip is worn at edge.
Horn needs hard push at pad.
Offside rear steel brake pipe is rusty.
Poor repair and rusting at offside rear sill.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
front brake pads appear worn
offside rear shock absorber weeping fluid
slight imbalance at front brakes
steering rack mounting bushes worn
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
E245 DFC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 E245 DFC, 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
How do I check the history of E245 DFC?
You can check the full history of E245 DFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was E245 DFC registered?
E245 DFC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 1988.
Is E245 DFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E245 DFC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E245 DFC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E245 DFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.