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E379 TEJ

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,335 mi
Last recorded19,335 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE379 TEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes all round greased up

nearside front floorpan corroded

offside front floorpan corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 193,357 miles

HEADLIGHT TELL TALE NOT WORKING

NSF INNER WHEEL RIM FOULING UPPER SUSPENSION ARM - RECOMMEND SERVICE

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OSF INNER WHEEL RIM FOULING UPPER SUSPENSION ARM - RECOMMEND SERVICE

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

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSF BRAKE - RECOMMEND SERVICE

Fail 4 Jan 2012 193,357 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

HEADLIGHT TELL TALE NOT WORKING

NSF INNER WHEEL RIM FOULING UPPER SUSPENSION ARM - RECOMMEND SERVICE

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

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

OSF INNER WHEEL RIM FOULING UPPER SUSPENSION ARM - RECOMMEND SERVICE

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

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

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSF BRAKE - RECOMMEND SERVICE

Pass 4 Dec 2010 189,805 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,004 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,093 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 54,948 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,203 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,153 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 50,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 10,664 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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E379 TEJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E379 TEJ, 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 E379 TEJ registered?

E379 TEJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1988.

Is E379 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E379 TEJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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