1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E161 LJT
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/08/1987. Recorded mileage 136,386 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E161 LJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 136,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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E161 LJT Mileage History
- 15/05/2023132,433 mi
- 03/02/2024132,526 mi+93 mi
- 30/01/2025134,732 mi+2,206 mi
- 15/01/2026136,386 mi+1,654 mi
- 15/01/2026136,386 mi
Average of roughly 1,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E161 LJT 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 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (E161 LJT) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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