1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E303 BBM
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22/07/1988. Recorded mileage 204,427 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/06/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1588cc
E303 BBM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 204,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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E303 BBM Mileage History
- 29/09/2021200,108 mi
- 11/10/2021200,115 mi+7 mi
- 02/12/2022200,824 mi+709 mi
- 06/12/2023204,427 mi+3,603 mi
Average of roughly 1,977 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E303 BBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E303 BBM) between September 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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