1987 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · E865 NOW
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 281,439 km. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 281,439 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E865 NOW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 281,439 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E865 NOW Odometer History
- 12/09/2008251,078 km
- 12/09/2008251,078 km
- 04/09/2009254,760 km+3,682 km
- 05/10/2009255,512 km+752 km
- 09/06/2012262,053 km+6,541 km
- 01/06/2013263,631 km+1,578 km
- 22/10/2014273,702 mi
- 23/10/2015244,902 mi-28,800 mi
- 30/10/2015274,904 mi+30,002 mi
- 09/12/2020274,909 km
- 12/01/2021274,909 km
- 25/05/2022275,170 km+261 km
- 12/04/2023278,856 km+3,686 km
- 05/06/2024280,525 km+1,669 km
- 22/06/2026281,439 km+914 km
Average of roughly 1,708 km per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E865 NOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (E865 NOW) between September 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions not tested Oil light flashing and revs not stabilising (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”.
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