1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F653 GWV
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 15/09/1988. Recorded mileage 85,271 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1915cc
F653 GWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 85,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F653 GWV Mileage History
- 20/11/202185,219 mi
- 15/11/202285,219 mi
- 24/11/202285,219 mi
- 17/10/202385,271 mi+52 mi
- 23/10/202385,271 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F653 GWV 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 (F653 GWV) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2023 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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