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E221 RRP

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

205,347 mi
Last recorded205,347 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 205,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 204,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 203,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 201,150 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 201,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 197,171 miles

various points of corrosion under vehicle but not excessive

Fail 9 Jul 2022 197,171 miles

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various points of corrosion under vehicle but not excessive

Pass 29 May 2021 194,340 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 194,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 191,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 187,034 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 182,511 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

offside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2016 178,522 miles

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

headlight converters fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 174,991 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 May 2014 172,346 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 166,595 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 164,348 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2011 159,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 157,208 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

initial movement in rack mountings

Fail 4 Dec 2009 157,178 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

initial movement in rack mountings

Pass 17 Jul 2008 142,416 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 122,914 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 106,027 miles

both number plates not displayed

Fail 18 Jul 2006 106,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both number plates not displayed

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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E221 RRP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E221 RRP, 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 E221 RRP registered?

E221 RRP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E221 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E221 RRP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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