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E349 LJD

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE349 LJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air filter housing loose

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 100,099 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air filter housing loose

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 100,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 100,099 miles

clutch hydralic pipe corroded

nearside tyre wearing at outer edge of tread. slight cut at outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2008 100,099 miles

rear gearbox mount rubber splitting

slight play at both o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 May 2008 100,099 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear gearbox mount rubber splitting

slight play at both o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2007 100,099 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door step corroding

nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge and nearing limit

Pass 23 May 2006 100,099 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 100,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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E349 LJD is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E349 LJD, 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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What year was E349 LJD registered?

E349 LJD is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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