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E26 ONH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,511 mi
Last recorded30,511 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 ONH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,511 miles

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

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

general corrossion to underbody & body work

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,340 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 24,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,814 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 8,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 3,741 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 1,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 1,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 99,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 95,406 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 95,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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E26 ONH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E26 ONH, 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

How do I check the history of E26 ONH?

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What year was E26 ONH registered?

E26 ONH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E26 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 ONH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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