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E306 LYN

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

122,760 mi
Last recorded122,760 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE306 LYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 122,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 121,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 120,229 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 118,473 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 117,133 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 111,841 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 108,856 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 106,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 104,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 102,730 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 100,372 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 98,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 96,458 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,192 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 94,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2009 92,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyers have slight cracking to side walls

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyers have slight cracking to side walls

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 80,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 80,257 miles

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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E306 LYN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E306 LYN, 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 E306 LYN?

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What year was E306 LYN registered?

E306 LYN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E306 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E306 LYN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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