1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · E601 BGN
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 144,028 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E601 BGN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 144,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E601 BGN 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 (E601 BGN) between November 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”.
E601 BGN Mileage History
- 15/11/2006138,121 mi
- 16/11/2006138,131 mi+10 mi
- 26/09/2007138,122 mi-9 mi
- 30/09/2008138,122 mi
- 23/09/2009138,122 mi
- 25/09/2010138,122 mi
- 03/10/2011138,111 mi-11 mi
- 04/10/2011138,111 mi
- 21/12/2012138,122 mi+11 mi
- 08/04/2014139,628 mi+1,506 mi
- 09/04/2014139,630 mi+2 mi
- 14/04/2018141,397 mi+1,767 mi
- 09/10/2021141,397 mi
- 24/11/2022141,429 mi+32 mi
- 03/10/2024141,542 mi+113 mi
- 02/10/2025142,799 mi+1,257 mi
- 06/10/2026144,028 mi+1,229 mi
Average of roughly 297 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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