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E579 JJH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,986 mi
Last recorded131,986 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 JJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 131,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 128,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,131 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,386 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 116,123 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 115,108 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 115,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 113,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear differential seal weep

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,211 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 111,211 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 109,395 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 109,395 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,095 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 108,095 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,741 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 103,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 101,854 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 101,854 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,109 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 98,995 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,438 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 93,429 miles

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

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 92,177 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion o/s/r floor

Pass 10 Mar 2006 87,053 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F DOORSTEPS HOLED

oil leak

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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E579 JJH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E579 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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What year was E579 JJH registered?

E579 JJH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 July 1988.

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