1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E612 FSO
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 274,273 km. MOT valid until 06/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 274,273 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1588cc
E612 FSO Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 274,273 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 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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E612 FSO Odometer History
- 26/07/2013267,881 km
- 29/07/2013267,882 km+1 km
- 28/07/2014270,581 km+2,699 km
- 01/08/2014270,581 km
- 20/08/2015272,473 km+1,892 km
- 24/08/2015272,475 km+2 km
- 02/04/2025273,678 km+1,203 km
- 08/05/2026274,272 km+594 km
- 08/05/2026274,273 km+1 km
Average of roughly 500 km per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
E612 FSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E612 FSO) between July 2013 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim too far to the right both headlights kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))”.
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