1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F312 EFM
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 104,685 miles. MOT valid until 17/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1915cc
F312 EFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 104,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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F312 EFM Mileage History
- 22/08/2022104,207 mi
- 22/08/2023104,303 mi+96 mi
- 28/08/2024104,207 mi-96 mi
- 28/08/2024104,207 mi
- 18/11/2025104,685 mi+478 mi
Average of roughly 147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F312 EFM 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 (F312 EFM) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 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: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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