1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F220 DND
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 166,205 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F220 DND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 166,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F220 DND 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 (F220 DND) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down top column bush (2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
F220 DND Mileage History
- 10/10/2023163,129 mi
- 04/10/2024164,825 mi+1,696 mi
- 09/10/2024164,853 mi+28 mi
- 09/10/2025166,202 mi+1,349 mi
- 16/10/2025166,205 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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