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E329 WKC

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,534 mi
Last recorded220,534 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE329 WKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 220,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f step corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2014 213,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 205,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 205,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 197,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

P clip missing from o/s handbrake cable

Fail 8 Jan 2013 197,842 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

P clip missing from o/s handbrake cable

Pass 14 Dec 2011 190,299 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2011 183,493 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 175,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 175,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 170,245 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 170,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 164,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 164,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 158,489 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 158,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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E329 WKC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E329 WKC, 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 E329 WKC registered?

E329 WKC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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