1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E545 MDC
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29/02/1988. Recorded mileage 112,347 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1915cc
E545 MDC Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 112,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E545 MDC Mileage History
- 02/02/200678,629 mi
- 03/02/200678,629 mi
- 07/02/200780,894 mi+2,265 mi
- 07/02/200780,895 mi+1 mi
- 21/02/200882,030 mi+1,135 mi
- 21/02/200882,030 mi
- 26/03/200982,943 mi+913 mi
- 26/03/201084,679 mi+1,736 mi
- 26/03/201084,679 mi
- 01/04/201185,139 mi+460 mi
- 26/03/201289,357 mi+4,218 mi
- 04/04/201289,386 mi+29 mi
- 04/04/201393,704 mi+4,318 mi
- 10/04/201393,708 mi+4 mi
- 03/05/201497,502 mi+3,794 mi
- 09/05/201497,504 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/2015102,938 mi+5,434 mi
- 07/05/2015102,938 mi
- 26/04/2016105,940 mi+3,002 mi
- 01/05/2017106,614 mi+674 mi
- 30/04/2018106,908 mi+294 mi
- 15/05/2018106,909 mi+1 mi
- 03/05/2019107,817 mi+908 mi
- 08/05/2019107,817 mi
- 15/07/2021108,386 mi+569 mi
- 20/07/2022112,037 mi+3,651 mi
- 01/08/2022112,037 mi
- 28/07/2023112,142 mi+105 mi
- 16/08/2023112,145 mi+3 mi
- 30/08/2024112,347 mi+202 mi
Average of roughly 1,815 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
E545 MDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E545 MDC) between February 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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