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1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E398 GLY

E398 GLY

1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 07/01/1988. Recorded mileage 180,646 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1915cc

E398 GLY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
  • 180,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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E398 GLY Mileage History

  1. 08/03/2022175,260 mi
  2. 14/04/2022175,260 mi
  3. 21/03/2024175,270 mi+10 mi
  4. 18/03/2025178,764 mi+3,494 mi
  5. 27/03/2026180,646 mi+1,882 mi

Average of roughly 1,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E398 GLY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (E398 GLY) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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