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E61 BKO

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,784 mi
Last recorded8,784 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE61 BKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 8,784 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 8,784 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 2,480 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 2,441 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,996 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 97,995 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front, from junction piece (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror missing Drivers (LHD) (8.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers seatbelt mount point (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Passengers rear lower bush (LHD) (2.7.4)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bolts missing (6.1.D.1a)

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (sides) steel pipes from calliper to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four coil springs slightly corroded

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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E61 BKO is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E61 BKO, 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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E61 BKO is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E61 BKO safe to buy?

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