1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · C697 ENK
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 74,277 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C697 ENK Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 74,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C697 ENK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (C697 ENK) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
C697 ENK Mileage History
- 28/02/200632,539 mi
- 23/02/200736,242 mi+3,703 mi
- 04/03/200838,020 mi+1,778 mi
- 10/03/200938,276 mi+256 mi
- 02/07/201040,709 mi+2,433 mi
- 01/07/201143,709 mi+3,000 mi
- 01/07/201143,709 mi
- 04/07/201246,841 mi+3,132 mi
- 27/06/201349,927 mi+3,086 mi
- 02/07/201452,145 mi+2,218 mi
- 07/07/201554,762 mi+2,617 mi
- 09/07/201554,762 mi
- 06/07/201657,214 mi+2,452 mi
- 06/07/201759,997 mi+2,783 mi
- 06/07/201759,997 mi
- 27/07/201862,124 mi+2,127 mi
- 27/07/201862,124 mi
- 24/07/201964,504 mi+2,380 mi
- 24/07/201964,507 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/202067,534 mi+3,027 mi
- 12/04/202268,953 mi+1,419 mi
- 14/04/202268,954 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/202371,130 mi+2,176 mi
- 27/04/202471,824 mi+694 mi
- 05/07/202571,878 mi+54 mi
- 05/07/202571,878 mi
- 09/07/202674,277 mi+2,399 mi
- 09/07/202674,277 mi
Average of roughly 2,050 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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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