1988 Volkswagen Auto Sleeper 1.6L Petrol · E405 WYC
1988 Volkswagen Auto Sleeper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1988. Recorded mileage 150,227 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN AUTO SLEEPER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1588cc
E405 WYC Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 150,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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E405 WYC Mileage History
- 10/03/2006100,904 mi
- 14/03/2006100,904 mi
- 16/02/2007107,671 mi+6,767 mi
- 16/02/2007107,671 mi
- 15/03/2008115,341 mi+7,670 mi
- 16/03/2009121,027 mi+5,686 mi
- 18/03/2009121,027 mi
- 09/02/2010128,914 mi+7,887 mi
- 13/03/2010128,972 mi+58 mi
- 18/03/2010128,982 mi+10 mi
- 09/03/2011137,604 mi+8,622 mi
- 09/03/2011137,604 mi
- 12/03/2012142,307 mi+4,703 mi
- 15/03/2012142,307 mi
- 12/04/2013143,544 mi+1,237 mi
- 17/04/2014143,899 mi+355 mi
- 06/03/2015144,144 mi+245 mi
- 14/04/2016147,385 mi+3,241 mi
- 19/04/2016147,412 mi+27 mi
- 05/05/2017149,225 mi+1,813 mi
- 08/05/2017149,279 mi+54 mi
- 01/06/2018149,716 mi+437 mi
- 09/05/2019149,883 mi+167 mi
- 05/06/202015,002 mi-134,881 mi
- 18/06/2020150,013 mi+135,011 mi
- 23/08/2022150,047 mi+34 mi
- 24/08/2022150,047 mi
- 09/05/2024150,093 mi+46 mi
- 13/05/2024150,095 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/2025150,227 mi+132 mi
- 09/06/2026150,227 mi
- 17/07/2026150,227 mi
Average of roughly 2,423 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E405 WYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Auto Sleeper (E405 WYC) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Windscreen (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 99 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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