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E313 VKP

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

189,177 mi
Last recorded189,177 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE313 VKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 189,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around petrol filler (5.2.6)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

offside rear wheel arch and outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 2 Aug 2016 189,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel filler (5.2.6)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

rear wheel arch and outer sill offside starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2015 188,595 miles

both wheel arches on offside starting to corrode

Fail 10 Apr 2015 188,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 185,363 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 185,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2013 181,908 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 2 May 2013 181,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 175,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear floors starting to rust

both rear shocker bushes starting to perish

exhaust starting to rust and slightly blow

exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/f head light starting to go dim

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 May 2012 175,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear floors starting to rust

both rear shocker bushes starting to perish

exhaust starting to rust and slightly blow

exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/f head light starting to go dim

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2011 164,627 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes rusty

n/s/f door step very rusty and holed

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/ outer sill rusty and holed

o/s/f door step rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear tail pipe missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Apr 2011 164,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes rusty

n/s/f door step very rusty and holed

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/ outer sill rusty and holed

o/s/f door step rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear tail pipe missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2010 154,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

could not see front brake pads for wear

near side door step corroded just outside 30cm

off side door step corroded just outside 30cm

Fail 28 Apr 2010 154,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

could not see front brake pads for wear

near side door step corroded just outside 30cm

off side door step corroded just outside 30cm

Pass 9 Mar 2009 146,784 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 146,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 138,457 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 138,424 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 137,282 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 134,981 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 134,981 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 128,969 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 219,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

broth front brake hoses perished

exhaust corroded

off side front tyre 3mm

slight movement near side rear wheel bearing

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 VKP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 VKP, 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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E313 VKP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 1988.

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