1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E381 HVX
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 127,975 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E381 HVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 127,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E381 HVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E381 HVX) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
E381 HVX Mileage History
- 04/06/2024127,189 mi
- 11/06/2024127,194 mi+5 mi
- 24/06/2025127,467 mi+273 mi
- 22/06/2026127,969 mi+502 mi
- 02/07/2026127,975 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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