MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear bumper missing
Rear number plate cracked
N/S brake light dim
N/S door mirror fixing loose
O/S/F seat belt worn slightly
Front centre seat missing
Left hand drive headlights fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front centre seat missing
Left hand drive headlights fitted
N/S brake light dim
N/S door mirror fixing loose
Nail in O/S/F tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F seat belt worn slightly
Rear bumper missing
Rear number plate cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s rear bumper n/s rear wheel arch slight damage/rough edges
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E479 HJF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E479 HJF, 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 E479 HJF registered?
E479 HJF is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 January 1988.
Is E479 HJF safe to buy?
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