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E34 FGY

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,676 mi
Last recorded38,676 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE34 FGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 38,676 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 38,676 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 37,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 31,675 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 17,266 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 12,908 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 12,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Park brake effort low.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 12,834 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose NEARSIDE REAR (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. FRONT (5.2.3 (b))

Wheel bearing has excessive play OFFSIDE FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT & BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 30 Apr 2018 10,510 miles

ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 23 Apr 2018 10,488 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,083 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,393 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2014 4,179 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 4,174 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 1,808 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,741 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,963 miles

n s r perrished

Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,862 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,661 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 78,022 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 78,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 76,574 miles

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

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

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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E34 FGY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E34 FGY, 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 E34 FGY registered?

E34 FGY is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E34 FGY safe to buy?

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