1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · E726 WYA
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 123,104 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E726 WYA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 123,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E726 WYA Mileage History
- 13/04/2007102,453 mi
- 09/04/2008104,003 mi+1,550 mi
- 09/04/2008104,003 mi
- 08/05/2009105,514 mi+1,511 mi
- 06/05/2010106,822 mi+1,308 mi
- 27/04/2012108,608 mi+1,786 mi
- 08/04/2013109,261 mi+653 mi
- 09/04/2013109,265 mi+4 mi
- 23/04/2014109,857 mi+592 mi
- 30/03/2015110,325 mi+468 mi
- 18/04/2016112,277 mi+1,952 mi
- 22/04/2017119,916 mi+7,639 mi
- 16/04/2018117,329 mi-2,587 mi
- 15/04/2019119,327 mi+1,998 mi
- 24/04/2019119,327 mi
- 02/09/2020121,198 mi+1,871 mi
- 06/09/2021121,353 mi+155 mi
- 17/08/2022121,378 mi+25 mi
- 24/08/2023122,456 mi+1,078 mi
- 25/08/2023122,459 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/2024123,016 mi+557 mi
- 21/04/2026123,104 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 1,086 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E726 WYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E726 WYA) between April 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
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