1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · F325 BHL
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 111,281 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F325 BHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
- 111,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F325 BHL 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 (F325 BHL) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam And main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
F325 BHL Mileage History
- 13/07/2022111,253 mi
- 28/07/2022111,254 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/2023111,254 mi
- 20/08/2024111,281 mi+27 mi
- 22/08/2024111,281 mi
Average of roughly 13 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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