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E274 FPJ

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,531 mi
Last recorded42,531 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 FPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 42,531 miles

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

general age related corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,458 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in rear brgs

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,429 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,849 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,849 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,918 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 38,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,960 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 37,960 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,366 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 31,819 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,717 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 28,688 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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E274 FPJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E274 FPJ, 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 E274 FPJ registered?

E274 FPJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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