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E313 LCP

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

131,716 mi
Last recorded131,716 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE313 LCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 131,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 131,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,959 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,822 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 130,784 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 130,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 129,690 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 129,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 129,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 129,258 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 129,258 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 129,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 129,226 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 132,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 132,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 129,001 miles

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2012 129,001 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter insecure

offside front fog light inop

Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,701 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 22 Aug 2011 128,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2010 128,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2010 128,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High beam warning light defective.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 126,490 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 126,490 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 124,967 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 124,967 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 123,878 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 123,878 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 122,009 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 120,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 120,449 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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E313 LCP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E313 LCP, 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 E313 LCP registered?

E313 LCP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E313 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E313 LCP shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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