1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E235 FMO
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 158,911 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E235 FMO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2024
- 158,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E235 FMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E235 FMO) between September 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
E235 FMO Mileage History
- 13/09/2022158,911 mi
- 16/09/2022158,911 mi
- 12/04/2024158,911 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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