1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E321 TRH
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/11/1987. Recorded mileage 142,780 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,780 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
E321 TRH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 142,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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E321 TRH Mileage History
- 27/03/2006124,250 mi
- 12/03/2007126,416 mi+2,166 mi
- 14/03/2007126,419 mi+3 mi
- 17/03/2008129,235 mi+2,816 mi
- 16/03/2009123,474 mi-5,761 mi
- 16/03/2009123,474 mi
- 01/03/2010127,883 mi+4,409 mi
- 01/03/2010127,651 mi-232 mi
- 07/02/2011132,925 mi+5,274 mi
- 17/02/2011132,927 mi+2 mi
- 17/02/2012136,048 mi+3,121 mi
- 12/02/2013136,533 mi+485 mi
- 10/02/2016136,612 mi+79 mi
- 10/02/2016136,612 mi
- 24/01/2017137,971 mi+1,359 mi
- 01/02/2018139,601 mi+1,630 mi
- 05/02/2019140,332 mi+731 mi
- 22/01/2020141,271 mi+939 mi
- 01/02/2021141,845 mi+574 mi
- 02/02/2022142,268 mi+423 mi
- 05/04/2024142,392 mi+124 mi
- 26/06/2025142,723 mi+331 mi
- 07/05/2026142,780 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 921 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E321 TRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (E321 TRH) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
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