1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F342 NPE
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 179,338 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F342 NPE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 179,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F342 NPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (F342 NPE) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
F342 NPE Mileage History
- 08/05/2006119,811 mi
- 08/05/2007124,694 mi+4,883 mi
- 08/05/2008131,264 mi+6,570 mi
- 07/04/2009132,697 mi+1,433 mi
- 06/04/2010137,772 mi+5,075 mi
- 01/04/2011141,149 mi+3,377 mi
- 03/04/2012143,784 mi+2,635 mi
- 05/04/2013145,565 mi+1,781 mi
- 02/04/2014148,960 mi+3,395 mi
- 01/04/2015152,714 mi+3,754 mi
- 01/04/2015152,714 mi
- 16/03/2016155,251 mi+2,537 mi
- 18/03/2016155,264 mi+13 mi
- 09/03/2017157,621 mi+2,357 mi
- 14/03/2018160,294 mi+2,673 mi
- 13/03/2019162,182 mi+1,888 mi
- 15/03/2019162,193 mi+11 mi
- 24/06/2020165,251 mi+3,058 mi
- 25/05/2021167,174 mi+1,923 mi
- 09/06/2022169,557 mi+2,383 mi
- 14/06/2022169,557 mi
- 01/06/2023170,959 mi+1,402 mi
- 11/06/2024175,009 mi+4,050 mi
- 30/05/2025178,843 mi+3,834 mi
- 06/06/2025178,843 mi
- 15/06/2026179,337 mi+494 mi
- 16/06/2026179,338 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 27 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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