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E389 HPE

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,466 mi
Last recorded78,466 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE389 HPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 78,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 77,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,122 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 76,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 75,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,978 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 74,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch pedal rubber has wear

Fail 3 May 2016 74,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch pedal rubber has wear

Pass 12 May 2015 74,247 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 74,246 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,274 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,212 miles

slight water leak from engine

Fail 5 Sep 2008 73,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to deterate

Fail 30 Aug 2007 71,974 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,974 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Fail 30 Aug 2006 70,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s/f compliance bush splitting

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

windscreen damaged just below wipers in zone a

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,877 miles

o/s/f compliance bush splitting

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

windscreen damaged just below wipers in zone a

Fail 9 Aug 2006 70,864 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

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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E389 HPE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E389 HPE, 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 E389 HPE registered?

E389 HPE is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E389 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E389 HPE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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