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E299 JBV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,684 mi
Last recorded145,684 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE299 JBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 145,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 13 Feb 2026 145,684 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of brake components (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe going into caliper kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc significantly worn on inner face from being metal to metal with disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe going into caliper kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad fitted the wrong way around (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake flexible hose close to rubbing on road wheel.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 13 Nov 2025 145,684 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes either corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes either corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle and inner wheel arches coated in under seal

Pass 2 Jun 2020 145,684 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 145,688 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 145,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor & inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 145,683 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested test not completed due to no rear service brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit and signs of over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 141,174 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 141,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 146,022 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in Rack End

Fail 22 Apr 2016 141,072 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Slight play in Rack End

Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,395 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 139,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

hole in o/s sill

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Mar 2014 135,741 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 135,186 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear no plates delaminating

front steps corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 135,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear no plates delaminating

front steps corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 134,539 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 134,528 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 123,491 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 118,992 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 118,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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E299 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E299 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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E299 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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