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E27 FGY

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

26,402 mi
Last recorded26,402 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE27 FGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 26,402 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 26,326 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 24,355 miles

Offside Front drivers seat runner slighty worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 24,321 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat runner slighty worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 22,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 21,266 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 20,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 18,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 17,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Fail 5 Feb 2020 17,951 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Feb 2019 17,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre slite craking

Fail 4 Feb 2019 17,235 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slite craking

Pass 2 Feb 2018 16,744 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 15,461 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 15,461 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/rear drive shaft boot split

Fail 28 Jan 2016 14,798 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel fill neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,183 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 13,204 miles

crack in near side front lens pattern not effected

Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,196 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 13,190 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,087 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 11,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,993 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,532 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 7,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 3,971 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 3,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 92,629 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 92,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E27 FGY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 E27 FGY, 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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What year was E27 FGY registered?

E27 FGY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E27 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E27 FGY shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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