1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · D261 ENP
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 10,553 km. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 10,553 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D261 ENP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 10,553 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D261 ENP 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 (D261 ENP) between July 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
D261 ENP Odometer History
- 21/07/20253,685 km
- 21/07/20253,685 km
- 27/08/202610,324 km+6,639 km
- 05/10/202610,551 km+227 km
- 08/10/202610,553 km+2 km
Average of roughly 5,648 km per year across 5 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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