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E381 HVX

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,975 mi
Last recorded127,975 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 127,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 127,969 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 127,194 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 127,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases many sections (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Centre pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,643 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 126,534 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 126,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 126,048 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 125,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 125,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 124,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 123,620 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 123,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,687 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 103,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,059 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

both front flexys cracked

corrosion to exhaust

play in both rear wheel bearings

spare wheel worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 87,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 84,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,290 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 78,859 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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E381 HVX is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E381 HVX, 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 E381 HVX registered?

E381 HVX is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is E381 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E381 HVX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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