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E279 ATA

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Not stated Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

474,255 mi
Last recorded474,255 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 ATA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 474,255 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 474,255 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 474,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 474,248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 474,246 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 474,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 474,137 miles

Radiator mounts corroded.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Van needs driving to clean brakes up. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion through out under side of vehicle due to being parked up

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 474,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator brackets are corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 474,248 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower bump stop (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

radiator brackets are corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower bump stop (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 474,247 miles

radiator bracket corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 474,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed in floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear floor holed behind bumper to rear inner arch

radiator bracket corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 474,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 474,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 471,961 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 471,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 469,766 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 469,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 467,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 466,080 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 466,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 463,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 459,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 454,419 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 448,671 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 442,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 436,789 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 436,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E279 ATA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Not stated with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E279 ATA, 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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E279 ATA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 1988.

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