MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,560 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Heater hose rubbing on steering column damper rubber
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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
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
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
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
coolent pipe at rear corroded
exhaust corroded
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
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)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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.
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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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E31 MTP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1988.
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