1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Diesel · F718 SFR
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, diesel). First registered 22/08/1988. Recorded mileage 132,641 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,641 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
F718 SFR Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 132,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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F718 SFR Mileage History
- 09/09/200699,720 mi
- 01/09/2007101,313 mi+1,593 mi
- 12/06/2008102,287 mi+974 mi
- 30/05/2009103,762 mi+1,475 mi
- 30/05/2009103,768 mi+6 mi
- 24/07/2010105,631 mi+1,863 mi
- 25/06/2011106,351 mi+720 mi
- 10/07/2012108,501 mi+2,150 mi
- 13/07/2012108,537 mi+36 mi
- 28/06/2013111,338 mi+2,801 mi
- 03/07/2013111,375 mi+37 mi
- 12/07/2014115,315 mi+3,940 mi
- 18/07/2014115,524 mi+209 mi
- 11/07/2015120,936 mi+5,412 mi
- 20/07/2015120,966 mi+30 mi
- 25/06/2016121,370 mi+404 mi
- 08/07/2017121,589 mi+219 mi
- 28/06/2018121,962 mi+373 mi
- 04/07/2019122,796 mi+834 mi
- 18/07/2019123,052 mi+256 mi
- 24/06/2020124,114 mi+1,062 mi
- 30/06/2020124,275 mi+161 mi
- 08/07/2021125,770 mi+1,495 mi
- 30/06/2022126,592 mi+822 mi
- 05/07/2022126,637 mi+45 mi
- 11/07/2023126,941 mi+304 mi
- 18/07/2023126,962 mi+21 mi
- 11/07/2024127,734 mi+772 mi
- 29/07/2025131,208 mi+3,474 mi
- 24/08/2026132,641 mi+1,433 mi
- 28/08/2026132,641 mi
Average of roughly 1,649 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
F718 SFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (F718 SFR) between September 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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