1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F411 FDV
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 37,869 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F411 FDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2023
- 37,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F411 FDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (F411 FDV) between February 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2023 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F411 FDV Mileage History
- 23/02/202237,360 mi
- 22/04/202237,487 mi+127 mi
- 15/06/202337,868 mi+381 mi
- 16/06/202337,869 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 389 miles per year across 4 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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