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E382 MAS

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,368 mi
Last recorded160,368 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE382 MAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 160,368 miles

Age related corrosion chassis and body

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 160,368 miles

Age related corrosion chassis and body

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 160,368 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 160,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 160,368 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 160,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 160,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 158,640 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 158,640 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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E382 MAS is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 E382 MAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E382 MAS?

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What year was E382 MAS registered?

E382 MAS is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E382 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E382 MAS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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