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ENK 216Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,991 mi
Last recorded16,991 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENK 216Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 16,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,139 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,580 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 93,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,393 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,584 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around (4.1.E.1)

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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ENK 216Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 ENK 216Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENK 216Y?

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What year was ENK 216Y registered?

ENK 216Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 August 1982.

Is ENK 216Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENK 216Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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