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E597 KLA

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,374 mi
Last recorded104,374 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE597 KLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,374 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 103,519 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 103,493 miles

n/s/f & both sides rear wheel bearings have slight play

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar D bush

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,674 miles

ALL 4 TYRES BADLY PERISHED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,970 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,628 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,729 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 97,725 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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E597 KLA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E597 KLA, 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 E597 KLA registered?

E597 KLA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E597 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E597 KLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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