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E296 JBV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,292 mi
Last recorded165,292 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 JBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 165,292 miles

slight corrosion to offside front inner sill panel

Fail 19 Aug 2026 165,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to offside front inner sill panel

Fail 15 Jul 2026 165,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH JACKING POINTS DAMAGED

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FOR PLAY

Pass 2 Jul 2025 165,170 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly lazy.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 164,875 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 161,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 160,317 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 158,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 155,919 miles

Offside front jacking point corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Fail 26 Jun 2020 155,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front jacking point corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 152,632 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 152,632 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E296 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E296 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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What year was E296 JBV registered?

E296 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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