1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · E478 KNO
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 99,702 km. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 99,702 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E478 KNO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 99,702 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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E478 KNO Odometer History
- 15/10/202287,876 km
- 04/11/202393,493 km+5,617 km
- 16/04/202594,360 km+867 km
- 22/08/202699,702 km+5,342 km
Average of roughly 3,070 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E478 KNO MOT History
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 (E478 KNO) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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