1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · F177 EKN
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 37,393 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F177 EKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 37,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F177 EKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (F177 EKN) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Has Corrosion Hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
F177 EKN Mileage History
- 12/01/202337,072 mi
- 22/04/202437,373 mi+301 mi
- 24/04/202537,393 mi+20 mi
- 06/11/202537,393 mi
Average of roughly 114 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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