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E387 LCP

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,844 mi
Last recorded137,844 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE387 LCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 137,844 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 137,844 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 137,291 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 136,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 132,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 132,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure At battery (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure At horn (1.9.2a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 132,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,360 miles

nearside door lock faulty

nearside rear inner valance corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 131,119 miles

Nearside rear inner wing, rear corner non-structural panelling corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 131,118 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver complains about fuel leak / smell when tank full - no sign of leak ; fuel gauge in red zone.

Nearside rear inner wing, rear corner non-structural panelling corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 129,860 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 126,976 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 126,976 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 128,432 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 128,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 12,774 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 12,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 124,981 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 124,981 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 124,933 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2007 124,636 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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E387 LCP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E387 LCP, 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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E387 LCP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 April 1988.

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