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E333 WFY

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,648 mi
Last recorded148,648 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE333 WFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 148,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 148,646 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 147,907 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 147,902 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 145,188 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 145,187 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 143,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 143,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 141,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

hazard switch working but cover broken

Fail 27 Nov 2017 141,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed vin plate not fitted (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

hazard switch working but cover broken

Pass 19 Jul 2012 140,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wide spread corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2012 140,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wide spread corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jun 2011 400,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 400,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 139,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake slight noise/stiffness in operation

Fail 10 Feb 2010 139,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake slight noise/stiffness in operation

Pass 28 Jan 2009 139,114 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 137,613 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 137,613 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 133,125 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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E333 WFY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E333 WFY, 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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E333 WFY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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