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E172 KJB

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,873 mi
Last recorded63,873 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE172 KJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 63,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,096 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 57,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,472 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 451,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust on offside front footwell outside perscribed area

slight play in both rear wheel brearings

Pass 30 May 2012 451,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust on offside front footwell outside perscribed area

slight play in both rear wheel brearings

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 36,534 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

heavy underseal to most of underside of vehicle unable to fully asses level of corrosion

main front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded

passenger side front sill step corroded

passenger side rear inner arch and back panel becoming corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,763 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 110,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,460 miles

rear fuel lines starting to rust

Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,452 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear fuel lines starting to rust

Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,083 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 22,054 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

black tape over head lights

fuel pipes rusty

no rear seats fitted

off side front floor correded and holed

slight play both front wheel bearings

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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E172 KJB is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E172 KJB, 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 E172 KJB registered?

E172 KJB is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E172 KJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E172 KJB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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