1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · E167 DNA
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1988. Recorded mileage 323,667 km. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 323,667 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1900cc
E167 DNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 323,667 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion 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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E167 DNA Odometer History
- 20/07/2022323,630 km
- 15/02/2024323,637 km+7 km
- 25/06/2024323,640 km+3 km
- 14/07/2025323,667 km+27 km
- 14/07/2025323,667 km
Average of roughly 12 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E167 DNA 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 (E167 DNA) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO LEAKING PIPE (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”.
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