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E303 BBM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

204,427 mi
Last recorded204,427 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 BBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 204,427 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 200,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 200,115 miles

welding repairs carried out

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre feathering

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 200,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing sill x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre feathering

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 199,371 miles

Central Front Spare wheel carrier tray corroded at fixing

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle above gearbox mount (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Main beam warning lamp dim

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 199,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Spare wheel carrier tray corroded at fixing

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle above gearbox mount (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Main beam warning lamp dim

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 197,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 196,276 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from tee piece to OS flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake and brake fluid level lamp not working

Fail 26 Sep 2018 196,276 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at trailing arm attachment point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from tee piece to OS flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake and brake fluid level lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2017 194,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 193,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor & step (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 192,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 192,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 187,050 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 187,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 184,044 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 183,253 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 181,043 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 181,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 178,780 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 178,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 174,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 174,706 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 170,538 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 170,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f jacking area excessively corroded, not within 30cm of prescribed areas and does not affect steering or braking

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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E303 BBM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E303 BBM, 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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E303 BBM is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 July 1988.

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