1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E714 AJC
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 74,371 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1588cc
E714 AJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 74,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 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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E714 AJC Mileage History
- 17/05/202272,752 mi
- 27/10/202373,589 mi+837 mi
- 24/10/202473,759 mi+170 mi
- 28/11/202574,361 mi+602 mi
- 12/12/202574,371 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E714 AJC 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 (E714 AJC) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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