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E372 UAV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE372 UAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 89,945 miles

both front indicators quite dim in operation

slight play detected front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2025 89,036 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/inside jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 89,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/inside jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 87,956 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 87,954 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horn very quiet (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,261 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,310 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,749 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 79,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm main mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm main mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,663 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,409 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,409 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,266 miles

O/S and N/S front tie bar bushes cracking

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,345 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,666 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,509 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2010 36,562 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,989 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2009 34,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror insecure

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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E372 UAV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E372 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 E372 UAV registered?

E372 UAV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E372 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E372 UAV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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