1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E340 HGU
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 26,625 miles. MOT valid until 10/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1900cc
E340 HGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 26,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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E340 HGU Mileage History
- 05/10/202119,775 mi
- 04/10/202223,626 km
- 03/10/202325,744 km+2,118 km
- 03/10/202325,744 km
- 12/05/202626,625 mi
Average of roughly 1,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E340 HGU 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 (E340 HGU) between October 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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