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E376 JHG

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,273 mi
Last recorded85,273 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE376 JHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,273 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (at flexi hose end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (at flexi hose end) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,999 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 84,999 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3-way connector to flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 84,299 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,666 miles

Nearside Rear Inner panels corroded

Offside Rear Inner panels corroded

drivers step corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (small one to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,276 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,333 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,333 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 62,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,883 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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E376 JHG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E376 JHG, 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 E376 JHG registered?

E376 JHG is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is E376 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E376 JHG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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