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E307 FRA

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

276,416 mi
Last recorded276,416 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE307 FRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 276,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 274,797 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 274,797 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 272,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 270,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 270,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021
Pass 2 Nov 2020
Pass 15 Apr 2019 260,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 256,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 253,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 252,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 251,140 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 249,139 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 247,337 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 244,392 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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E307 FRA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E307 FRA, 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 E307 FRA registered?

E307 FRA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E307 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E307 FRA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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