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E304 HPJ

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Lpg 2109cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,407 mi
Last recorded36,407 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE304 HPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 36,407 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes rusty (3.7.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded passenger side (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drivers front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt passenger front lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play passenger front (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering drivers front jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering passenger front jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers side inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across rear axle rusty (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe rusty on rear suspension arm drivers side (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe rusty on rear suspension passenger side (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe rusty across rear chassis passenger side (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers side (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering drivers side rear chassis to jacking point (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger front tyre worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust close to suspension on rear

Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,476 miles

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

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

surface corrossion on underside off vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 113,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 113,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in the steering rack on the nearside front

Pass 19 Jun 2007 113,148 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 113,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 113,148 miles

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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E304 HPJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,109cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E304 HPJ, 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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E304 HPJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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