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E251 CCH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 CCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 135,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 130,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 129,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,521 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 122,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front cannot see brake pads to inspect

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriating (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

age related patches of localised corrosion sill/ step chassis etc

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,780 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear some steel brake pipes greased

fuel cap starting to deteriorate but locks in place and seals

hazard warning switch damaged but operates correctly

steering rack mounting bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,039 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 115,038 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,853 miles

oil leak on engine

seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,632 miles

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

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

nearside fronty tyre close to waer indicators

offside front step corroded and holed

offside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Feb 2014 109,910 miles

o/s/f driver step soft and corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2014 109,904 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f driver step soft and corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,878 miles

Both sides steering rack rubber mounting bushes slightly deteriorated and slight movement.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Small age cracks to both front tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front doorstep well corroded

slight uneven tread wear on offside front tyre.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 106,878 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both sides steering rack rubber mounting bushes slightly deteriorated and slight movement.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Small age cracks to both front tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front doorstep well corroded

slight uneven tread wear on offside front tyre.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 100,377 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front doorstep well corroded.

slight uneven tread wear to offside front tyre.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 96,993 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyre slightly perished

brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Feb 2010 91,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyre slightly perished

brake pipes greased

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,763 miles

all brake pipes greased

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2008 83,742 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake pipes surface corrosion

both front brake flexi perished

both rear brake flexi perished

front brake discs slighty corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wing mirror damaged offside

Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,742 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

both front brake flexi perished

both rear brake flexi perished

front brake discs slighty corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wing mirror damaged offside

Pass 15 Feb 2007 80,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,390 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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E251 CCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E251 CCH, 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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E251 CCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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