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E472 YND

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE472 YND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 113,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 112,667 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 112,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 110,992 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt Insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,925 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 108,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,716 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 105,278 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underside general corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,898 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 103,894 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,526 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre stepped

Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,526 miles

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

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

Nearside rear floor slight corrosion

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

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

Offside rear floor slight corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2013 97,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear floor slight corrosion

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

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

Offside rear floor slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 91,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,891 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,289 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 85,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,923 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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E472 YND is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E472 YND, 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 E472 YND registered?

E472 YND is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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The MOT history for E472 YND shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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