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E557 CJN

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,631 mi
Last recorded154,631 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 CJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 154,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

becoming corroded under front arches, no holes in structural area

door steps corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2019 154,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

becoming corroded under front arches, no holes in structural area

door steps corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 154,161 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bodywork becoming corroded

rear suspension arms becoming corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 154,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bodywork becoming corroded

rear suspension arms becoming corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 153,692 miles

all wheel bearings have slight play

underside and components have shally corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2017 153,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all wheel bearings have slight play

underside and components have shally corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2016 153,260 miles

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Fail 17 Nov 2016 153,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floors, nearside rear sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2015 152,688 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 152,211 miles

offside front caliper brake pipe corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 152,211 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front caliper brake pipe corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 151,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 151,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 149,944 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 149,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 148,359 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 143,297 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 143,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 140,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 138,767 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 138,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 132,100 miles

rear number plate slightly dull

Pass 14 Jul 2006 126,004 miles

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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E557 CJN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E557 CJN, 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 E557 CJN registered?

E557 CJN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E557 CJN shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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