MOT Status
ValidMileage
352,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear on the undside of the van (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear on the underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear on the underside of the van (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear on ther underside of the van (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
nearside front brake slightly binding
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
back box slight loose
front number plate slight damaged
steering rack slight loose
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
back box slight loose
front number plate slight damaged
steering rack slight loose
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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E256 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 E256 LLT, 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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What year was E256 LLT registered?
E256 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.
Is E256 LLT safe to buy?
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