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E566 FJN

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,335 mi
Last recorded75,335 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE566 FJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,335 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 75,329 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative inop (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,642 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,581 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has age cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2012 71,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,282 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 68,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,636 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,636 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,426 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,600 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 64,600 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,606 miles

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre side walls cracked

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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E566 FJN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E566 FJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E566 FJN?

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What year was E566 FJN registered?

E566 FJN is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E566 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E566 FJN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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