1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E335 HGU
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 May 1988. Recorded mileage 322,668 km. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 322,668 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E335 HGU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2022
- 322,668 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E335 HGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E335 HGU) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
E335 HGU Odometer History
- 08/06/2022322,657 km
- 16/06/2022322,668 km+11 km
Average of roughly 493 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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