1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F348 NPE
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29/09/1988. Recorded mileage 298,153 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 298,153 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
F348 NPE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 298,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F348 NPE Mileage History
- 08/01/2007242,771 mi
- 22/01/2007242,771 mi
- 19/05/200826,069 mi-216,702 mi
- 27/05/2009276,010 mi+249,941 mi
- 04/06/2009276,079 mi+69 mi
- 01/09/2010289,500 mi+13,421 mi
- 08/09/2010289,523 mi+23 mi
- 23/08/2011295,458 mi+5,935 mi
- 02/10/2012298,150 mi+2,692 mi
- 11/09/2013298,152 mi+2 mi
- 18/09/2013298,160 mi+8 mi
- 27/02/2015298,153 mi-7 mi
- 18/03/2015298,183 mi+30 mi
- 27/02/2018298,153 mi-30 mi
- 09/03/2018298,163 mi+10 mi
- 09/04/2019298,157 mi-6 mi
- 10/04/2019298,169 mi+12 mi
- 04/05/2024298,153 mi-16 mi
- 13/05/2024298,153 mi
Average of roughly 3,193 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F348 NPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (F348 NPE) between January 2007 and May 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Front Brake hose excessively damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
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