1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E403 FSO
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 270,183 km. MOT valid until 25/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 270,183 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1588cc
E403 FSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 270,183 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E403 FSO Odometer History
- 08/03/2022266,268 km
- 02/04/2023266,824 km+556 km
- 23/05/2024267,810 km+986 km
- 26/03/2025269,013 km+1,203 km
- 26/03/2026270,183 km+1,170 km
Average of roughly 967 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E403 FSO 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 (E403 FSO) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
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