1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · F256 EKN
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25/11/1988. Recorded mileage 116,490 miles. MOT valid until 07/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1715cc
F256 EKN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 116,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F256 EKN Mileage History
- 10/06/200690,510 mi
- 05/06/200894,916 mi+4,406 mi
- 11/05/200997,664 mi+2,748 mi
- 15/06/2010100,992 mi+3,328 mi
- 16/06/2011104,543 mi+3,551 mi
- 15/06/2012106,860 mi+2,317 mi
- 11/06/2013109,322 mi+2,462 mi
- 16/06/2014110,696 mi+1,374 mi
- 17/06/2015111,526 mi+830 mi
- 16/06/2016111,792 mi+266 mi
- 03/07/2017112,238 mi+446 mi
- 04/07/2018112,807 mi+569 mi
- 30/07/2020113,327 mi+520 mi
- 27/07/2021114,392 mi+1,065 mi
- 25/07/2022115,372 mi+980 mi
- 09/06/2025115,704 mi+332 mi
- 02/06/2026116,490 mi+786 mi
Average of roughly 1,300 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
F256 EKN 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 (F256 EKN) between June 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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