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E315 RSC

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Bronze Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,978 mi
Last recorded173,978 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE315 RSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 173,978 miles

corrosion at both outer sills

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 173,978 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play at both front hubs

Pass 25 Sep 2008 165,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 158,361 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 158,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 150,909 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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E315 RSC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Bronze with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E315 RSC, 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

How do I check the history of E315 RSC?

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What year was E315 RSC registered?

E315 RSC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E315 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E315 RSC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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