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E278 TOV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 TOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 99,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 99,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 98,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 96,795 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 94,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,934 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,842 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,545 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,902 miles

rear tyres perrished and starting to crack.rear seat belts not original equipment.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 88,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres perrished and starting to crack.rear seat belts not original equipment.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 86,272 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 86,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,874 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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E278 TOV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E278 TOV, 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 E278 TOV registered?

E278 TOV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 1988.

Is E278 TOV safe to buy?

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