1987 Volkswagen Panel VAN 1.6L Diesel · D271 CAA
1987 Volkswagen Panel VAN (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1987. Recorded mileage 265,489 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PANEL VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1588cc
D271 CAA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
- 265,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D271 CAA Mileage History
- 17/08/2022264,001 mi
- 22/09/2023265,489 mi+1,488 mi
Average of roughly 1,355 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
D271 CAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Panel Van (D271 CAA) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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