1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · F638 ENV
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 19,546 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2095cc
F638 ENV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 19,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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F638 ENV Mileage History
- 10/08/202315,234 km
- 22/07/202417,351 mi
- 29/07/202518,503 km
- 31/07/202518,506 km+3 km
- 31/07/202619,546 mi
Average of roughly 1,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F638 ENV 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 (F638 ENV) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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