1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · F798 FTU
1988 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 189,633 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F798 FTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 189,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F798 FTU Mileage History
- 30/08/2022187,091 mi
- 13/02/2025189,612 mi+2,521 mi
- 24/07/2026189,633 mi+21 mi
- 24/07/2026189,633 mi
Average of roughly 652 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F798 FTU 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 (F798 FTU) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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