1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E408 LLT
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1988. Recorded mileage 75,537 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1570cc
E408 LLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 75,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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E408 LLT Mileage History
- 05/07/202453,935 mi
- 14/07/202563,489 mi+9,554 mi
- 13/08/202563,491 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/202675,537 mi+12,046 mi
- 25/08/202675,537 mi
Average of roughly 10,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E408 LLT 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 (E408 LLT) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii”.
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