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E33 SSJ

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

192,662 mi
Last recorded192,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE33 SSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 192,662 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 192,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 192,135 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 192,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle and wheel (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 191,009 miles

Offside Rear registration plate lamp cover missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 191,006 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler neck insecure and deteriorated (7.2.1)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler neck (7.2.3)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emissions and Brakes not tested due to severe oil leak

Nearside Front seat front mounting corroded holed

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp cover missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak !!!!!!

Fail 16 Mar 2013 190,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2013 190,387 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2011 190,179 miles

offside front side step corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 190,179 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front side step corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2010 189,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 189,880 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 189,111 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 189,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 187,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 187,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 187,578 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 187,287 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 187,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 183,681 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 183,672 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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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E33 SSJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 E33 SSJ, 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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E33 SSJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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