1988 Volkswagen Transporter TD 5 Diesel 1.6L Heavy oil · E381 GPJ
1988 Volkswagen Transporter TD 5 Diesel (1.6L, heavy oil). First registered 19/02/1988. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER TD 5 DIESEL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- HEAVY OIL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1588cc
E381 GPJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 0 miles 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.
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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E381 GPJ Mileage History
- 10/10/2023203,964 mi
- 18/10/2023203,964 mi
- 04/04/20250 mi-203,964 mi
Average of roughly -137,375 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E381 GPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter Td 5 Diesel (E381 GPJ) between October 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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