1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · E214 DCH
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1988. Recorded mileage 114,273 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E214 DCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 114,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E214 DCH 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 (E214 DCH) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
E214 DCH Mileage History
- 02/09/2022114,280 mi
- 19/10/2023114,273 mi-7 mi
- 21/10/2023114,274 mi+1 mi
- 30/10/2024114,273 mi-1 mi
- 05/11/2024114,273 mi
Average of roughly -3 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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