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E301 CVR

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,893 mi
Last recorded205,893 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 CVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 205,893 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 202,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces badly scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 200,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 193,275 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 193,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bolt missing from o/s engine exhaust manifold

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 188,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the inner sidewall has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 188,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in front of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the inner sidewall has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 184,435 miles

Tyre valves starting to get perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 178,712 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 178,712 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel pipe between pump and filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 172,325 miles

Both front brake discs rusty on inside

Fail 6 Jun 2017 172,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front brake discs rusty on inside

Pass 8 Jun 2016 168,851 miles

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

front brake discs are both corroded.

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s front brake is binding slightly

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2016 168,566 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs are both corroded.

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s front brake is binding slightly

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 May 2015 165,269 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 165,269 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake back plates are corroded.

o/s and n/s front door steps are corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 164,968 miles

Slight movement at the top of the column .

The exhaust emits light smoke at increased engine revs .

Pass 12 Aug 2011 160,025 miles

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

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

front discs poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2010 153,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front discs inner edge deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2010 153,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 148,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 136,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 125,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2006 114,382 miles

brake pipes require cleaning and lubricating

front heater pipes insecure- touching stearing coupling

Pass 11 Aug 2005 100,966 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 100,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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E301 CVR is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 E301 CVR, 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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E301 CVR is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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