1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E365 JGV
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 26/01/1988. Recorded mileage 251,763 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1915cc
E365 JGV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2026
- 251,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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E365 JGV Mileage History
- 19/07/2005195,056 mi
- 08/09/2006206,547 mi+11,491 mi
- 13/02/2008211,376 mi+4,829 mi
- 25/02/2008211,380 mi+4 mi
- 26/02/2009215,281 mi+3,901 mi
- 22/02/2010216,377 mi+1,096 mi
- 30/04/2010216,378 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/2010216,378 mi
- 01/02/2012217,427 mi+1,049 mi
- 20/02/2013217,991 mi+564 mi
- 20/03/2013218,001 mi+10 mi
- 21/03/2014219,864 mi+1,863 mi
- 26/03/2015221,458 mi+1,594 mi
- 14/05/2016225,985 mi+4,527 mi
- 13/05/2017230,480 mi+4,495 mi
- 05/06/2018233,622 mi+3,142 mi
- 06/06/2018233,629 mi+7 mi
- 04/06/2019239,731 mi+6,102 mi
- 16/07/2019239,978 mi+247 mi
- 18/12/2020244,217 mi+4,239 mi
- 09/04/2021244,332 mi+115 mi
- 04/05/2021244,348 mi+16 mi
- 27/04/2022247,423 mi+3,075 mi
- 15/05/2023248,442 mi+1,019 mi
- 22/05/2024249,992 mi+1,550 mi
- 19/05/2025250,907 mi+915 mi
- 20/05/2026251,763 mi+856 mi
Average of roughly 2,722 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
E365 JGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E365 JGV) between July 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Bodywork (26 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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