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E307 KNO

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

300,367 mi
Last recorded300,367 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE307 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 300,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 298,636 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 293,473 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside doorstep undersill corroded but not in prescribed area

prop shaft has been removed from vehicle

speedometer needle broken but still operates

Fail 11 Jul 2017 293,451 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside doorstep undersill corroded but not in prescribed area

prop shaft has been removed from vehicle

speedometer needle broken but still operates

Pass 11 Jul 2016 246,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 241,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 236,849 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 236,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KNO is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNO, 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

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What year was E307 KNO registered?

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

Is E307 KNO safe to buy?

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