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1988 JC

2019 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,826 mi
Last recorded165,826 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Transporter45,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1988 JC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 165,826 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Requires To Replace (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2026 165,826 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 275.35.R 21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Requires To Replace (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2025 131,842 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 131,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 275.35.R 21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 91,290 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view requires to replace (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 275.35.R 21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 91,287 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view requires to replace (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 275.35.R 21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,416 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 255.45.R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 65,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Engine oil level low

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 255.45.R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre cut deep however unable to see cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt twisted (no rear seats installed)

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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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1988 JC is a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 45,972 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 1988 JC, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1988 JC registered?

1988 JC is a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 February 2019.

Is 1988 JC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1988 JC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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