1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F637 FTV
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 118,239 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1900cc
F637 FTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 118,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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F637 FTV Mileage History
- 15/08/2023115,206 mi
- 12/08/2024117,187 mi+1,981 mi
- 13/08/2024117,189 mi+2 mi
- 02/09/2025117,837 mi+648 mi
- 27/08/2026118,239 mi+402 mi
Average of roughly 1,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F637 FTV 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 (F637 FTV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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: Brakes (19 issues), Bodywork (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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