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E291 RRP

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

355,389 mi
Last recorded355,389 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE291 RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 355,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 355,386 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 355,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 335,389 miles

Nearside Outer cut in tyre sidewall but cords not exposed

Fail 14 Jul 2016 335,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer cut in tyre sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 9 Jul 2015 355,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 350,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 344,036 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 344,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 342,876 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 342,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 334,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 327,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both clutch and brake pedal antislip provision deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2010 32,752 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both clutch and brake pedal antislip provision deteriorating

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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E291 RRP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E291 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 E291 RRP registered?

E291 RRP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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