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E245 XWL

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,977 mi
Last recorded138,977 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 XWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2013 138,977 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s + o/s outter sills corroded

n/s/f + o/s/f under body corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r under body corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 138,633 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe's corrodred.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 135,951 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 131,437 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 131,427 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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E245 XWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E245 XWL, 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 E245 XWL registered?

E245 XWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is E245 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 XWL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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