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E303 RRP

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,654 mi
Last recorded210,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 210,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 208,484 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 199,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 195,526 miles

Advise both front wheels slightly binding

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 195,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Advise both front wheels slightly binding

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 195,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 195,408 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 195,406 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 194,469 miles

Slight freeplay in rear wheel bearings.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 194,466 miles

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

Slight freeplay in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 192,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 191,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 188,481 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 188,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 RRP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E303 RRP registered?

E303 RRP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is E303 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E303 RRP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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