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E337 UAV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,048 mi
Last recorded133,048 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE337 UAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 133,048 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 128,133 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 128,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre tread depth getting low

o/s rear tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,839 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Feb 2013 116,250 miles

front flexi brake hoses perished

low effort offside rear service & park brake

nearside rear tyre worn low

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,465 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in n/s steering rack mount

Pass 20 Oct 2010 103,550 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 100,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 94,812 miles

lhd headlights beam adjuster tapes fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 88,675 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 88,675 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,614 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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E337 UAV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E337 UAV, 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 E337 UAV registered?

E337 UAV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E337 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E337 UAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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