1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · E542 XYC
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/04/1988. Recorded mileage 152,189 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1968cc
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E542 XYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 152,189 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: Average
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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E542 XYC Mileage History
- 18/10/2023145,292 mi
- 19/10/2023145,292 mi
- 06/11/2024148,519 mi+3,227 mi
- 17/12/2025152,189 mi+3,670 mi
- 17/12/2025152,189 mi
Average of roughly 3,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E542 XYC 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 (E542 XYC) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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