1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · E398 TNG
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 19/07/1988. Recorded mileage 46,535 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2109cc
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E398 TNG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/12/2025
- 46,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E398 TNG Mileage History
- 15/11/202443,958 mi
- 04/12/202546,535 mi+2,577 mi
Average of roughly 2,453 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E398 TNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E398 TNG) between November 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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