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E314 KFP

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,202 mi
Last recorded18,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE314 KFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,181 miles

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

slight travel foot brake

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2022 18,178 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 18,157 miles

rear brake pipes corrded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 18,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge of tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 10,179 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 7,870 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 4,044 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 4,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 3,312 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion by step o/s

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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E314 KFP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E314 KFP, 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 E314 KFP registered?

E314 KFP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E314 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E314 KFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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