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E573 YKJ

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,408 mi
Last recorded107,408 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE573 YKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,408 miles

front to rear underbody undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2024 107,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

front to rear underbody undersealed

Fail 13 Sep 2024 107,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

General underbody corrosion front to rear

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 107,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,110 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 107,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,109 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 107,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 107,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,935 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,935 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 106,935 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 106,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 104,344 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 102,323 miles

O/s/r driveshaft boot loose.

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 102,323 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

O/s/r driveshaft boot loose.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 101,910 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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E573 YKJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E573 YKJ, 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 E573 YKJ registered?

E573 YKJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E573 YKJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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