1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E689 JLU
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1988. Recorded mileage 122,860 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2007.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E689 JLU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2006
- 122,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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E689 JLU Mileage History
- 02/03/2006122,669 mi
- 20/03/2006122,889 mi+220 mi
- 24/04/2006122,860 mi-29 mi
Average of roughly 1,308 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E689 JLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E689 JLU) between March 2006 and April 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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