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E305 LAN

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,274 mi
Last recorded160,274 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 LAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 160,274 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

near side and off side steps corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 160,274 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 160,274 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 160,276 miles

Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 160,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 160,274 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 160,274 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 160,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 160,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 160,129 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2009 158,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 156,178 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 156,178 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 182,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,859 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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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E305 LAN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 E305 LAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E305 LAN?

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What year was E305 LAN registered?

E305 LAN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E305 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E305 LAN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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