1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · E748 BGC
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 05 May 1988. Recorded mileage 186,820 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E748 BGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2024
- 186,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E748 BGC 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 (E748 BGC) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
E748 BGC Mileage History
- 13/04/2022186,432 mi
- 30/04/2022186,432 mi
- 16/06/2023186,451 mi+19 mi
- 07/07/2023186,456 mi+5 mi
- 14/08/2024186,820 mi+364 mi
Average of roughly 166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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