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E547 JJH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,946 mi
Last recorded190,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 JJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 190,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 190,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 189,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 188,796 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 187,931 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 186,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 185,953 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 185,718 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 184,017 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 184,015 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings throttle pedal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 182,493 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 181,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 179,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 178,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 177,768 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

fuel tank corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 177,768 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 175,758 miles

brake pedal slightly worn

coolant leak from radiator hose at front

front discs rusty but safe

Fail 2 Jun 2011 175,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal slightly worn

coolant leak from radiator hose at front

front discs rusty but safe

Pass 15 May 2008 173,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2008 173,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2007 167,469 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 167,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E547 JJH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E547 JJH, 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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E547 JJH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1988.

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