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E28 EBH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,292 mi
Last recorded202,292 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 EBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 202,292 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 199,473 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 199,466 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 199,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 195,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 190,639 miles

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

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

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

offside headlight starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2009 187,050 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 187,050 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 176,483 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 160,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 160,355 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 145,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 142,961 miles

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

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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E28 EBH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,715cc diesel 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 E28 EBH, 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 E28 EBH registered?

E28 EBH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E28 EBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E28 EBH 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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