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E273 GLW

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,767 mi
Last recorded149,767 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 GLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 149,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 146,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,213 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 144,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 138,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 136,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 135,695 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 134,328 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 134,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 133,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 132,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 131,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 131,048 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 129,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 127,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 123,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 125,113 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 125,111 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 23 Mar 2007 123,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 118,527 miles

clearance gap between alloy wheel and top suspension mounting very small

Fail 8 Dec 2005 118,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

steering rack joint rubbing on heater pipes

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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E273 GLW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E273 GLW, 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 E273 GLW registered?

E273 GLW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E273 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E273 GLW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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