MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,814 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step floor into cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 floor into cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
whole underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL HOSES (3.6.B.4e)
CORROSION OFF/SIDE FRONT OUT/RIGGER NOT PRESCRIBED AREA
ENGINE A BIT SMOKEY
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K
Brake pipe excessively corroded TWO PIPES AT FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL HOSES (3.6.B.4e)
CORROSION OFF/SIDE FRONT OUT/RIGGER NOT PRESCRIBED AREA
ENGINE A BIT SMOKEY
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K
Nail in offside front tyre
front discs in poor condition
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bodywork corroded around fuel filler neck
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front out rigor corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bodywork corroded around fuel filler neck
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front out rigor corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
body resprayed
both front door steps coroded
brake noise when tested
offside front brake back plate missing
previous repairs and underseal
slight bind,both rear wheels
slight play in steering column
suspension parts and road springs rusty
underbody corosion
vehicle has been stood
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
body resprayed
both front door steps coroded
brake noise when tested
offside front brake back plate missing
previous repairs and underseal
slight bind,both rear wheels
slight play in steering column
suspension parts and road springs rusty
underbody corosion
vehicle has been stood
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
crack in front number plate
offside inner and outer sill corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
crack in front number plate
offside inner and outer sill corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E30 BBU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 E30 BBU, 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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E30 BBU is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1988.
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