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E3 SVX

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 3177cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,401 mi
Last recorded158,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 SVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,177cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 158,401 miles

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

Offside Front caliper retaining rattle clip missing

Pass 30 May 2025 155,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 153,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 27 Mar 2023 151,688 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 151,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 149,150 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,649 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 148,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box mounting rubbers starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2019 147,573 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 147,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 6 Aug 2018 146,909 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 209,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 209,884 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 209,884 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 209,884 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 209,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 209,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 209,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 209,882 miles

general surface corrosion on under side

n/s front and n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and slight corrosion

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Jul 2008 209,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 209,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 209,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 204,408 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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E3 SVX is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 3,177cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 E3 SVX, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E3 SVX registered?

E3 SVX is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is E3 SVX safe to buy?

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