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E318 LYU

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE318 LYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,666 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 114,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount area inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 112,773 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 111,595 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 11,050 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 11,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 6,855 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 6,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,989 miles

hand brake travel close to limit.

Fail 19 Jun 2006 3,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres perishing

clutch pipe badly corroded

o/s/f brake binding sligthly.

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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E318 LYU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E318 LYU, 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 E318 LYU registered?

E318 LYU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 February 1988.

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The MOT history for E318 LYU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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