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E253 KGM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 KGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 127,050 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to master (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 127,050 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 127,050 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 127,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Pass 12 May 2020 127,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 126,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,920 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 126,920 miles

Front Braking system leaking Front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 130,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,010 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,380 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 126,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 125,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 122,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 122,737 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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E253 KGM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 E253 KGM, 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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E253 KGM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E253 KGM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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