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E201 JHD

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,642 mi
Last recorded149,642 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 JHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,642 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s under sill corroded not in structure area

o/s under sill corroded not in structure area

vechile under side heavy rust

Pass 7 Apr 2017 148,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 146,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 145,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 143,155 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 141,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 139,910 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracked on side wall

o/s front wqheel slight bind

rear brake cylinder damp on rubber

Pass 25 Mar 2011 138,982 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 137,619 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 134,974 miles

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

offside floor holed outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Dec 2007 133,060 miles

underside of vehicle corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 29 Nov 2007 133,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2006 131,757 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 131,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E201 JHD is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E201 JHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E201 JHD registered?

E201 JHD is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E201 JHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E201 JHD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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