1987 Volkswagen Transporter 78PS 1.9L Petrol · E730 CPN
1987 Volkswagen Transporter 78PS (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 279,557 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 1900.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 78PS
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 1900
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E730 CPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 279,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E730 CPN 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 78Ps (E730 CPN) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
E730 CPN Mileage History
- 03/10/2024278,490 mi
- 11/10/2024278,499 mi+9 mi
- 09/09/2025279,074 mi+575 mi
- 12/09/2025279,077 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/2026279,557 mi+480 mi
Average of roughly 526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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