1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · E156 ETM
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 109,861 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E156 ETM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 109,861 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.
E156 ETM 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 (E156 ETM) between November 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E156 ETM Mileage History
- 14/11/2022109,407 mi
- 25/04/2024109,609 mi+202 mi
- 09/05/2024109,611 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/2025109,860 mi+249 mi
- 09/05/2025109,861 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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