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E289 DGW

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,424 mi
Last recorded114,424 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 DGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 114,424 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 113,862 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 112,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 111,108 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 111,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 May 2022 109,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 109,565 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 109,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 108,537 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 107,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 107,687 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 107,687 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 106,809 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 106,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,381 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 102,948 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,577 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 101,577 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,047 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 100,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 98,248 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2008 97,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 96,066 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,726 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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E289 DGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 123,896 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 E289 DGW, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E289 DGW registered?

E289 DGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 1987.

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