1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · E566 FJN
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1988. Recorded mileage 75,335 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2459cc
E566 FJN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 75,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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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E566 FJN Mileage History
- 01/03/200662,606 mi
- 26/02/200764,104 mi+1,498 mi
- 06/03/200864,600 mi+496 mi
- 07/03/200864,600 mi
- 16/03/200965,426 mi+826 mi
- 18/03/200965,426 mi
- 11/03/201065,636 mi+210 mi
- 12/03/201065,636 mi
- 16/03/201168,282 mi+2,646 mi
- 16/03/201168,282 mi
- 18/07/201271,581 mi+3,299 mi
- 18/07/201271,581 mi
- 02/07/201371,642 mi+61 mi
- 05/07/201371,642 mi
- 31/03/201572,634 mi+992 mi
- 19/11/202575,329 mi+2,695 mi
- 20/11/202575,335 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 645 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
E566 FJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E566 FJN) between March 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative inop (4.4.1 (e))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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