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E49 NDF

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Lpg 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,037 mi
Last recorded166,037 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE49 NDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 166,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 164,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 162,067 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 162,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 162,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 159,447 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 157,177 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

osf brake disc cover corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 157,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 154,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 152,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 149,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 148,901 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 147,471 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 141,543 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 133,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 126,671 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 123,774 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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E49 NDF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E49 NDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E49 NDF?

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What year was E49 NDF registered?

E49 NDF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E49 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E49 NDF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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