1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E964 MWS
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 145,542 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E964 MWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 145,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E964 MWS 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 (E964 MWS) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1”.
E964 MWS Mileage History
- 04/04/2025137,635 mi
- 12/05/2025138,065 mi+430 mi
- 13/05/2025138,065 mi
- 17/04/2026145,540 mi+7,475 mi
- 20/04/2026145,542 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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