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E106 JGM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,690 mi
Last recorded166,690 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE106 JGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 166,690 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 166,690 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both doorsteps corroded

Drivers sun visor insecure

Nearside outer drive shaft boot burst

Nearside rear shock absorber soft

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Throttle pedal loose

Pass 30 Oct 2006 162,765 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 162,694 miles

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

Both front upper ball joints slight wear ( more N/S )

O/S/R + N/S/F tyres perished

Slight play in offside front ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2005 158,777 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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E106 JGM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E106 JGM, 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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What year was E106 JGM registered?

E106 JGM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E106 JGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E106 JGM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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