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E292 JBV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,019 mi
Last recorded77,019 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE292 JBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,019 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 77,018 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 77,015 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,013 miles

Corrosion offside step

Slight corrosion nearside Jacking point

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,013 miles

All tyre valves perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to chassis rails

Corrosion to floor pans

Corrosion to nearside rear door shut

Corrosion to nearside rear of cab looks like its been welded from inside

Fail 9 Jul 2015 1,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to O S F inner wheel arch

Corrosion to nearside rear of cab looks like it has bee welded from inside

Corrosionto both front floor pans

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake fluckuasion close to excessive

Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

All tyre valves perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to front floor pans

Corrosion to nearside rear door shut

Corrosion to nearside rear of cab looks like it has been welded from inside

Heavy corrosion to both rear chassis rail

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 77,013 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 77,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,013 miles

n/s handbrake low

Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,015 miles

front tyres very poor

Fail 10 Mar 2012 77,015 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres very poor

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 77,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 77,017 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2010 77,017 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,017 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 93,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wall is cracking

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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E292 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E292 JBV, 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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E292 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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