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1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · E597 MPV

E597 MPV

1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 87,046 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
1700cc

E597 MPV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
  • 87,046 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E597 MPV Mileage History

  1. 08/12/202175,121 mi
  2. 09/12/202175,121 mi
  3. 29/11/202280,016 mi+4,895 mi
  4. 11/12/202383,286 mi+3,270 mi
  5. 10/12/202487,046 mi+3,760 mi

Average of roughly 3,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E597 MPV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (E597 MPV) between December 2021 and December 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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