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E245 DFC

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,424 mi
Last recorded176,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 176,424 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 172,776 miles

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

offside front wheel corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 172,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 166,317 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 166,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 156,240 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 156,236 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 154,187 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 154,187 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 151,778 miles

Has lowered suspension fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 150,274 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on in side edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 147,270 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 147,270 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 145,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 141,933 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 141,916 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 140,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 140,565 miles

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 140,486 miles

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.

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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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.

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E245 DFC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 1988.

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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.

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