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E140 ENJ

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,427 mi
Last recorded179,427 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 ENJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 179,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 179,427 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 179,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 179,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 179,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 179,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 179,426 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 170,205 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 170,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 177,206 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 177,205 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users ARIAL INSURCURE HANGING ON ONLY BY WIRING (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE MISSHAPED AND WALLS CRACKING UP (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel system component leaking INJECTION PUMP AND PUMP THROTTLE STICKING NOT CABLE (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ADVISE WAX OILING INNER SEALS AS STARTING TO RUST

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened OUTER CASING RUSTING THOUGH (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 177,192 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 177,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 177,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 177,187 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 177,184 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 177,184 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 176,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 176,265 miles

o/s/r panel corred

Pass 6 Jul 2007 174,146 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 171,287 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 171,287 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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E140 ENJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E140 ENJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E140 ENJ registered?

E140 ENJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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