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E740 AJC

1988 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

421,411 mi
Last recorded421,411 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Campervan86,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE740 AJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 421,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 416,330 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 411,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 407,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 406,994 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 402,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 394,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 394,294 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 385,721 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 373,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 373,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 365,780 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 365,735 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside/offside front B pillars

general corrosion to seems/body

Pass 30 Apr 2013 359,978 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to cords

Fail 29 Apr 2013 359,978 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 1 May 2012 343,986 miles

main beam indicator on dash inop

offside front & nearside rear tyres perishing

offside front & offside rear tyres scrubed on sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2012 343,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

main beam indicator on dash inop

offside front & nearside rear tyres perishing

offside front & offside rear tyres scrubed on sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2010 338,787 miles

n/s door mirror deteriorated

o/s door mirror deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2010 338,255 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s door mirror deteriorated

o/s door mirror deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2009 333,867 miles

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall no cords showing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 333,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall no cords showing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 327,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre sidewall cut (no cords showing)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 316,094 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 29 Sep 2006 307,585 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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E740 AJC is a 1988 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 86,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E740 AJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E740 AJC registered?

E740 AJC is a 1988 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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