MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general body corrosion
Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general body corrosion
all 4 tyres perished
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle stuck on (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front to rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all 4 tyres perished
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s outer sills corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
tyres all four old and perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering rack rubber mountings worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
tow bar ball and electrics removed
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
windscreen has light scratches but not affecting view
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
body corrosion various areas
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
body corrosion various areas
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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E298 HGV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 E298 HGV, 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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E298 HGV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 1988.
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