1988 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · F742 LPE
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 303,949 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 303,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F742 LPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 303,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F742 LPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Transporter (F742 LPE) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Goes over the roof”.
F742 LPE Mileage History
- 05/10/2023297,671 mi
- 13/10/2023297,671 mi
- 14/11/2024302,125 mi+4,454 mi
- 22/11/2024302,129 mi+4 mi
- 24/11/2025303,949 mi+1,820 mi
Average of roughly 2,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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