No, E397 ADM is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for E397 ADM?

The MOT for E397 ADM is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 August 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of E397 ADM?

The recorded mileage for E397 ADM is 142,891 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E397 ADM ULEZ compliant?

No, E397 ADM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E397 ADM

E397 ADM

1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1988. Recorded mileage 142,891 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/08/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 142,891 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 08/08/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 142,891 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1988
Engine: 1588cc

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E397 ADM Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2021
142,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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E397 ADM Mileage History

15/06/2006123,917 mi
17/06/2006123,917 mi
02/06/2008131,795 mi+7,878 mi
28/05/2009134,430 mi+2,635 mi
01/06/2010141,019 mi+6,589 mi
15/07/2011142,431 mi+1,412 mi
16/07/2011142,431 mi
13/07/2012142,431 mi
13/07/2012142,431 mi
16/07/2013142,431 mi
16/07/2013142,431 mi
14/07/2014142,431 mi
23/07/2015142,431 mi
19/07/2016142,431 mi
24/07/2017142,431 mi
18/07/2018142,475 mi+44 mi
02/07/2020142,891 mi+416 mi
09/08/2021142,891 mi

Average of roughly 1,252 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

E397 ADM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:46

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E397 ADM) between June 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 09 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.

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