MOT Status
ValidMileage
205,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
various points of corrosion under vehicle but not excessive
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
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front wheel bearings slight play
offside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
headlight converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
initial movement in rack mountings
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both number plates not displayed
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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