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E540 CTT

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,630 mi
Last recorded120,630 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 CTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 120,630 miles

Both front headlamps poor condition- no pattern although not dazzeling other road users

NSR tyre perished

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

side lights do not work with ignition off

Fail 9 Mar 2011 120,630 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both front headlamps poor condition- no pattern although not dazzeling other road users

NSR tyre perished

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

side lights do not work with ignition off

Pass 25 Feb 2010 120,630 miles

Both rear brake pipes have been cleaned of corrosion and greased

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2010 120,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2009 115,116 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 115,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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E540 CTT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E540 CTT, 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 E540 CTT registered?

E540 CTT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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