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E31 MTP

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,560 mi
Last recorded146,560 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 MTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 146,560 miles

Heater hose rubbing on steering column damper rubber

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 146,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear parking brake readings low

heater hose rubbing on steering column damper rubber

Pass 26 Jul 2019 146,065 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 146,058 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust head shield broken fixings

vairous ares of corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2016 146,056 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel filler neck has split in pipe (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks around tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust head shield broken fixings

vairous ares of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 143,179 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 140,435 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 140,435 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 137,753 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolent pipe at rear corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 137,751 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolent pipe at rear corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2008 136,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 136,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 133,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 123,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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E31 MTP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E31 MTP, 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 E31 MTP registered?

E31 MTP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E31 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E31 MTP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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