1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E218 BKM
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 431,419 km. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 431,419 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E218 BKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 431,419 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E218 BKM 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 (E218 BKM) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E218 BKM Odometer History
- 08/04/2022427,903 km
- 04/04/2023429,879 km+1,976 km
- 09/04/2024430,648 km+769 km
- 09/04/2024430,648 km
- 15/04/2025431,419 km+771 km
Average of roughly 1,164 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (E218 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as E218BKM.
HONDA
CBR
HONDA
CBR400
WARTBURG
TOURIST
FIAT
DUCATO
FORD
FIESTA
PORSCHE
911
VOLKSWAGEN
AUSTIN
METRO V/PLAS AUTO
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
AUSTIN
MINI 1000 CITY E AUTO
YAMAHA
TOWNMATE
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.