1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E970 HPK
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 19/04/1988. Recorded mileage 113,669 miles. MOT valid until 02/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1915cc
E970 HPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 113,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E970 HPK Mileage History
- 27/07/2023108,984 mi
- 05/08/2024110,655 mi+1,671 mi
- 20/08/2025111,586 mi+931 mi
- 04/09/2025111,597 mi+11 mi
- 20/08/2026113,669 mi+2,072 mi
Average of roughly 1,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E970 HPK 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 (E970 HPK) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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