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E529 LKV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,479 mi
Last recorded142,479 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE529 LKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 142,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 142,479 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking downto cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 141,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 141,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,833 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 136,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 135,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 134,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 134,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 134,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 133,729 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 131,118 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2008 127,983 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 124,878 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 124,846 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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E529 LKV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E529 LKV, 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 E529 LKV registered?

E529 LKV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E529 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E529 LKV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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