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E466 HLU

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,338 mi
Last recorded151,338 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 HLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 151,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 151,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 151,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 151,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 150,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,649 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 150,649 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2015 150,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 149,485 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 149,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes binding

Pass 30 Jan 2013 148,609 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 147,833 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 147,832 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion near side sill

slight fluid leak from clutch master cylinder area

Pass 1 Feb 2011 146,988 miles

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

brake padal rubber worn badly and clutch one missing

Fail 1 Feb 2011 146,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake padal rubber worn badly and clutch one missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 146,370 miles

off side head light lens chipped

Fail 22 Jan 2010 146,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side head light lens chipped

Pass 27 Jan 2009 145,606 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing and brake one worn

corrosion both front steps - suggest attention

Pass 16 Jan 2008 143,692 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber deteriated

hand brake travel slightly long

surface corrossion near side inner sill

Pass 22 Jan 2007 142,558 miles

near side front wheel arch taped up

off and near side front brake hose ferrels surface corrosion

surface corrosion near side rear wheel arch

Pass 17 Jan 2006 141,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

surface corrossion near side rear wheel arch and both front steps

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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E466 HLU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 E466 HLU, 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 E466 HLU registered?

E466 HLU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 February 1988.

Is E466 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E466 HLU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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