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E487 AGN

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,323 mi
Last recorded96,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 AGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,323 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 96,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,362 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2013 93,362 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

offside rear brake backing plate damp

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 31 May 2012 93,059 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2011 92,734 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

fuel filler neck hose perished

slight fluid leak from gearbox

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

stone chip outside of swept area

Fail 21 May 2011 92,732 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

fuel filler neck hose perished

slight fluid leak from gearbox

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

stone chip outside of swept area

Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,370 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck hose perished

offside front step corroded

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

stone chip outside swept aerea

Fail 10 Jun 2010 92,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

fuel filler neck hose perished

offside front step corroded

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

stone chip outside swept aerea

Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,953 miles

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

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

very slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jun 2009 91,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

very slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2008 91,403 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 91,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 90,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E487 AGN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 E487 AGN, 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 E487 AGN registered?

E487 AGN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E487 AGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E487 AGN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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