MOT Status
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105,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
corrosion osr inner wheel arch
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion osr inner wheel arch
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion outside of perscribed area
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
steering rack bushes have slight play
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion osf floor
corrosion osr+nsr floor
osf tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion osf floor
corrosion osr+nsr floor
osr tyre cracking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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E388 CTV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 E388 CTV, 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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E388 CTV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 1988.
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