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E261 ODE

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,934 mi
Last recorded21,934 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE261 ODE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 21,934 miles

front arm bushes perished

Pass 3 Feb 2025 17,198 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2024 11,292 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front steps corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 8,215 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,059 miles

both front steps corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,801 miles

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

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

both front door steps corroded

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Oct 2020 91,801 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rattle from exhaust system

both front door steps corroded

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 May 2019 83,475 miles

Both front door steps corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 83,475 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Both front door steps corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,726 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,498 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,803 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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E261 ODE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E261 ODE, 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 E261 ODE registered?

E261 ODE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E261 ODE safe to buy?

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