1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · E811 EBW
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 89,422 km. MOT valid until 15/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 89,422 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1695cc
E811 EBW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 89,422 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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E811 EBW Odometer History
- 18/10/200646,291 km
- 19/10/200646,219 km-72 km
- 11/10/200761,415 km+15,196 km
- 02/10/200875,465 km+14,050 km
- 02/10/200875,465 km
- 22/10/200976,882 km+1,417 km
- 22/10/200976,882 km
- 20/10/201077,120 km+238 km
- 29/09/201177,234 mi
- 09/11/201278,710 mi+1,476 mi
- 04/11/201380,173 mi+1,463 mi
- 11/11/201481,075 mi+902 mi
- 10/11/201581,719 mi+644 mi
- 10/11/201683,145 mi+1,426 mi
- 10/11/201784,349 km
- 14/11/201784,356 km+7 km
- 12/11/201884,373 km+17 km
- 07/11/201986,267 km+1,894 km
- 09/12/202086,957 km+690 km
- 07/12/202186,974 km+17 km
- 14/12/202186,995 km+21 km
- 24/11/202287,345 km+350 km
- 16/12/202387,514 km+169 km
- 13/12/202488,466 km+952 km
- 10/12/202589,422 km+956 km
- 10/12/202589,422 km
Average of roughly 2,253 km per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E811 EBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E811 EBW) between October 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor water supply to screen (3.5 (a))”.
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