1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F627 LKM
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1988. Recorded mileage 145,053 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,053 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
F627 LKM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2023
- 145,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (49 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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F627 LKM Mileage History
- 10/08/2006143,027 mi
- 16/08/2007145,050 mi+2,023 mi
- 03/09/2007145,050 mi
- 20/08/2008145,050 mi
- 03/09/2008145,050 mi
- 25/08/2009145,051 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/2010145,051 mi
- 08/04/2010145,053 mi+2 mi
- 19/04/2011145,051 mi-2 mi
- 11/05/2011145,051 mi
- 01/05/2012145,051 mi
- 03/05/2012145,053 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/2013145,051 mi-2 mi
- 12/07/2013145,051 mi
- 01/08/2014145,051 mi
- 17/07/2015145,051 mi
- 24/07/2015145,051 mi
- 11/08/2016145,051 mi
- 14/09/2017145,051 mi
- 26/09/2017145,051 mi
- 24/10/2018145,051 mi
- 31/10/2018145,052 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/2020145,051 mi-1 mi
- 11/09/2020145,051 mi
- 14/09/2020145,051 mi
- 23/09/2021145,051 mi
- 23/09/2021145,051 mi
- 27/07/2023145,051 mi
- 07/08/2023145,053 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F627 LKM 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 (F627 LKM) between August 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (49 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Bodywork (20 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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 Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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