1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E510 HFG
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 304,285 km. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 304,285 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E510 HFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 304,285 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E510 HFG 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 (E510 HFG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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 (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
E510 HFG Odometer History
- 15/08/2024294,310 km
- 18/08/2025299,850 km+5,540 km
- 21/08/2025298,964 km-886 km
- 20/08/2026304,272 km+5,308 km
- 26/08/2026304,285 km+13 km
Average of roughly 4,918 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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