1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.8L Petrol · F405 MPA
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 100,350 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1781cc
F405 MPA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 100,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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F405 MPA Mileage History
- 11/07/200587,373 mi
- 11/07/200587,373 mi
- 13/07/200690,535 mi+3,162 mi
- 16/07/200793,541 mi+3,006 mi
- 15/07/200896,175 mi+2,634 mi
- 14/07/200998,633 mi+2,458 mi
- 08/07/2010100,243 mi+1,610 mi
- 09/07/2010100,249 mi+6 mi
- 25/07/2011100,257 mi+8 mi
- 10/07/2012100,257 mi
- 07/08/2013100,257 mi
- 08/08/2013100,257 mi
- 18/08/2014100,257 mi
- 30/07/2015100,257 mi
- 03/08/2015100,257 mi
- 23/07/2016100,269 mi+12 mi
- 16/08/2017100,334 mi+65 mi
- 08/08/2018100,338 mi+4 mi
- 10/08/2018100,338 mi
- 19/08/2019100,339 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2020100,339 mi
- 18/08/2021100,339 mi
- 18/08/2021100,339 mi
- 18/08/2022100,339 mi
- 16/08/2023100,339 mi
- 21/08/2024100,340 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2025100,340 mi
- 01/09/2025100,350 mi+10 mi
- 01/09/2026100,350 mi
Average of roughly 614 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
F405 MPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (F405 MPA) between July 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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