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1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E388 JRX

E388 JRX

1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 20/06/1988. Recorded mileage 182,835 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/09/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1915cc

E388 JRX Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2023
  • 182,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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E388 JRX Mileage History

  1. 05/08/2022181,582 mi
  2. 05/08/2022181,583 mi+1 mi
  3. 21/09/2023182,835 mi+1,252 mi
  4. 25/09/2023182,835 mi

Average of roughly 1,100 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E388 JRX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (E388 JRX) between August 2022 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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