1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F257 JMJ
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 95,836 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F257 JMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 95,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F257 JMJ Mileage History
- 24/08/202395,220 mi
- 05/09/202395,222 mi+2 mi
- 21/11/202495,295 mi+73 mi
- 02/12/202495,298 mi+3 mi
- 20/11/202595,836 mi+538 mi
Average of roughly 275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F257 JMJ 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 (F257 JMJ) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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