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E541 ANC

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,469 mi
Last recorded155,469 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE541 ANC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 155,469 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 153,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 148,662 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 148,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,454 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 148,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 148,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 144,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 144,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 143,687 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 142,954 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 142,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 142,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 141,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler neck pipe split

nearside steering rack gaiter has been glued

tail pipe corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 141,972 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler neck pipe split

nearside steering rack gaiter has been glued

tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 141,058 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 141,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 139,577 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 139,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 138,451 miles

Advise tyre walls cracking.

Advise vehicle has corrosion in non structure areas!

Fail 6 Jun 2009 138,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise n/s wing mirror cracked.

Advise tyre walls cracking.

Advise vehicle has corrosion in non structure areas!

Pass 23 Apr 2008 136,794 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 135,162 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 133,122 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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E541 ANC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E541 ANC, 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 E541 ANC registered?

E541 ANC is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E541 ANC safe to buy?

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