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E387 JDP

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

254,883 mi
Last recorded254,883 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE387 JDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 254,883 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle heavily undersealed inc all pipes,suspension and components

Pass 7 Apr 2025 254,781 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED INC ALL PIPES SUSPENSION ETC

Pass 9 Jan 2024 254,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded on corner

Fail 31 Oct 2023 254,583 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole by step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank corroded on off side edge

Pass 18 Aug 2022 254,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner step area has corrosion

Offside Front jacking point has corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 253,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 253,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 253,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front metal brake pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front metal brake pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside rear under panel holed between rear wheel arch and bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 253,781 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front metal brake pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front metal brake pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside rear under panel holed between rear wheel arch and bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 253,401 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 253,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 252,983 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Nearside Rear Battery Tray Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Offside Front Step Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Offside Rear Inner Arch And Battery Tray Corroded (Battery Under Seat) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Offside Rear Handbrake Support Clip Is Corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 252,500 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 251,687 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion developing on passenger side step

slight corrosion developing on underside

Pass 25 Jul 2014 250,942 miles

exhaust corroded

floor and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 250,509 miles

ADVISE D/S FOOT WELL RUSTED TO EXCESS

ENGINE SHIELD RUSTED TO EXCESS

EXHAUST & ENGINE BRACKETS LOOSE.

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 249,770 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 248,923 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 248,923 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 247,486 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 247,486 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 244,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside rear driveshaft gaiter stating to deteriorate.

advise offside rear driveshaft gaiter stating to deteriorate.

advise rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 241,779 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 241,779 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 238,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside front step starting to rust.

advise nearside rear brke hose ferrule slightly corroded.

advise offside front step starting to rust.

advise offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

advise rear registration plate slightly cracked.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 238,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside front step starting to rust.

advise nearside rear brke hose ferrule slightly corroded.

advise offside front step starting to rust.

advise offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

advise rear registration plate slightly cracked.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 231,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 231,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight 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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E387 JDP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 E387 JDP, 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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E387 JDP is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 July 1988.

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