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G258 EJH

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,494 mi
Last recorded202,494 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 EJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 202,494 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 202,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 202,494 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 202,494 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor operation of washer jets,partially blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 202,494 miles

only one washer jet working but cleaning screen sufficiently

Pass 17 Aug 2021 199,696 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler rubber pipe cracking slightly

only one washer jet workingbut cleaning screen sufficiently

Pass 14 Aug 2020 198,210 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 198,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 197,621 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 197,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 197,486 miles

Offside Front front step corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 197,486 miles

Fuel pipe leaking spill pipes (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front front step corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 196,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 195,419 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 195,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 192,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 192,353 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 189,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 189,923 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 188,111 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 186,627 miles

nearside step corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2008 186,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside step corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2007 182,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 174,675 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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G258 EJH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G258 EJH, 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 G258 EJH registered?

G258 EJH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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