1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · F551 KNO
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 142,139 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1715cc
F551 KNO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 142,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F551 KNO Mileage History
- 15/12/2005128,279 mi
- 08/02/2006128,279 mi
- 08/02/2007133,384 mi+5,105 mi
- 08/02/2007133,384 mi
- 07/02/2008137,406 mi+4,022 mi
- 12/02/2008137,406 mi
- 21/12/2009140,550 mi+3,144 mi
- 24/12/2009140,550 mi
- 06/12/2010140,739 mi+189 mi
- 07/12/2011141,465 mi+726 mi
- 07/12/2011141,465 mi
- 11/01/2013142,018 mi+553 mi
- 11/01/2013142,018 mi
- 21/01/2014142,139 mi+121 mi
- 23/01/2014142,139 mi
- 19/01/2015142,139 mi
- 21/01/2015142,139 mi
- 13/01/2016142,139 mi
- 13/01/2016142,139 mi
- 29/12/2016142,139 mi
- 09/01/2017142,139 mi
- 22/02/2025142,138 mi-1 mi
- 16/04/2026142,139 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/2026142,139 mi
Average of roughly 680 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F551 KNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (F551 KNO) between December 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (38 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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