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1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E98 HDL

E98 HDL

1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09/03/1988. Recorded mileage 94,009 miles. MOT valid until 03/01/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/01/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
94,009 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/01/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1915cc

E98 HDL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
  • 94,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E98 HDL Mileage History

  1. 21/12/202289,505 mi
  2. 13/12/202390,804 mi+1,299 mi
  3. 11/12/202493,665 mi+2,861 mi
  4. 03/12/202594,007 mi+342 mi
  5. 04/12/202594,009 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 1,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E98 HDL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (E98 HDL) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

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