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E509 HFG

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,450 mi
Last recorded122,450 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE509 HFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 122,450 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 120,733 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 120,654 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded through front to centre nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing and loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,227 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill starting to corrode through, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area. (just in front of wheel)

Offside Front sill starting to corrode through, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area. (just in front of wheel)

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

battery carrier/mount corroding through.

Pass 1 May 2018 113,508 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,987 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft boots are split

Offside Rear driveshaft wearing through a coolant hose

Fail 26 Apr 2016 101,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft boots are split

Offside Rear driveshaft wearing through a coolant hose

Fail 3 Dec 2014 9,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroding

offside rear outer drive shaft boot insecure

play nearside inner end of steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2014 9,690 miles

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroding

offside rear outer drive shaft boot insecure

play nearside inner end of steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,328 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Small exhaust leaks from joints/connections.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 66,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Small exhaust leaks from joints/connections.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,799 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,476 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,625 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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E509 HFG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E509 HFG, 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

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What year was E509 HFG registered?

E509 HFG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E509 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E509 HFG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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