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E479 HJF

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,768 mi
Last recorded217,768 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 HJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 217,768 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 217,764 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 217,764 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 217,764 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 216,149 miles

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.

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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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.

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