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E37 JTF

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,548 mi
Last recorded190,548 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE37 JTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 190,548 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 190,543 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 184,901 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 184,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 179,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 171,474 miles

oilleak

Fail 13 Apr 2007 171,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 166,225 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 166,139 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/s and N/s rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and insecure.

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

Rear heater hose wearing through against gear linkage.

bumper insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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E37 JTF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E37 JTF, 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 E37 JTF registered?

E37 JTF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 July 1988.

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