1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E460 AWA
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1988. Recorded mileage 174,547 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E460 AWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 174,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E460 AWA 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 (E460 AWA) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested head light unit missing (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam head light unit missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head light unit missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
E460 AWA Mileage History
- 29/09/2023174,547 mi
- 27/09/2024174,547 mi
- 08/10/2024174,547 mi
- 02/10/2025174,547 mi
- 02/10/2025174,547 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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