The road tax status for E865 SVG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E865 SVG?

The MOT for E865 SVG is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of E865 SVG?

The recorded mileage for E865 SVG is 78,366 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E865 SVG ULEZ compliant?

No, E865 SVG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E865 SVG

E865 SVG

1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 May 1988. Recorded mileage 78,366 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 78,366 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1988

Engine

1588cc

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E865 SVG Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
78,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)

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E865 SVG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 03:24

MOT Analysis

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (E865 SVG) between July 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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E865 SVG Mileage History

15/07/200621,644 mi
09/07/200723,530 mi+1,886 mi
04/07/200825,689 mi+2,159 mi
04/07/200825,689 mi
02/07/200926,661 mi+972 mi
02/07/200926,661 mi
24/06/201029,257 mi+2,596 mi
25/06/201029,257 mi
05/07/201132,023 mi+2,766 mi
05/07/201132,023 mi
28/06/201234,086 mi+2,063 mi
28/06/201234,086 mi
02/07/201337,064 mi+2,978 mi
03/07/201337,064 mi
25/06/201439,224 mi+2,160 mi
25/06/201439,224 mi
29/07/201540,691 mi+1,467 mi
27/07/201645,627 mi+4,936 mi
16/02/201851,068 mi+5,441 mi
26/02/201955,502 mi+4,434 mi
24/02/202062,091 mi+6,589 mi
19/03/202165,101 mi+3,010 mi
16/03/202267,131 mi+2,030 mi
30/03/202267,157 mi+26 mi
19/04/202371,151 mi+3,994 mi
09/04/202473,342 mi+2,191 mi
08/04/202575,783 mi+2,441 mi
17/04/202678,366 mi+2,583 mi

Average of roughly 2,871 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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