1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E205 KJB
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 185,420 km. MOT valid until 24/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 185,420 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1570cc
E205 KJB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 185,420 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 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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E205 KJB Odometer History
- 07/08/2008139,561 km
- 04/08/2009156,494 km+16,933 km
- 24/08/2009156,503 mi
- 25/08/2009156,503 km
- 09/08/2010162,245 km+5,742 km
- 13/08/2010162,245 km
- 23/08/2011165,252 mi
- 30/08/2011165,255 mi+3 mi
- 10/09/2012168,190 mi+2,935 mi
- 13/09/2012168,190 mi
- 16/09/2013171,423 mi+3,233 mi
- 18/09/2014173,016 mi+1,593 mi
- 16/09/2015176,263 mi+3,247 mi
- 18/08/2016178,708 km
- 28/09/2017181,015 km+2,307 km
- 05/10/2018182,181 km+1,166 km
- 12/10/2019183,050 km+869 km
- 12/10/2019183,050 km
- 09/10/2020183,068 km+18 km
- 02/10/2021183,716 km+648 km
- 15/10/2022184,447 km+731 km
- 21/10/2022184,457 km+10 km
- 16/10/2023184,953 km+496 km
- 25/02/2025185,264 km+311 km
- 25/02/2025185,264 km
- 24/02/2026185,420 km+156 km
Average of roughly 2,613 km per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
E205 KJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (E205 KJB) between August 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 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 (20 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
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