1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E167 HFP
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28/03/1988. Recorded mileage 209,557 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,557 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
E167 HFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 209,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 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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E167 HFP Mileage History
- 30/05/2024205,511 mi
- 06/05/2025207,810 mi+2,299 mi
- 16/05/2025207,835 mi+25 mi
- 14/05/2026209,557 mi+1,722 mi
- 14/05/2026209,557 mi
Average of roughly 2,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E167 HFP 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 HFP) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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