1987 VOLKSWAGEN 2.1L Petrol

The vehicle presents as roadworthy based on the most recent test, with the May 2024 examination at 151,033 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, showing no escalating faults or recurring advisories. A prior pass in August 2022 at 150,306 miles confirms the car was sound two years earlier, giving a clean and consistent picture over the period covered by the records. The odometer shows 151,033 miles against a 1987 build, equating to roughly 3,873 miles per year and marking this as a low-use example for its 39 years. Between the August 2022 test at 150,306 miles and the May 2024 test at 151,033 miles, the car covered only 727 miles in twenty-one months, implying extended standing periods. The sparse record shows just three entries with no advisories, so the data gives little insight into consumable wear or hidden corrosion beyond what a physical check would reveal. The August 2022 record lists a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage, with no defects noted on either. This pattern suggests an administrative or documentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, though the buyer should confirm with the DVLA that the logbook and test certificate match. Given the age and low usage, the buyer must inspect for structural rust on chassis legs and sills, perished suspension bushes, and flat-spotted tyres from prolonged storage. A pre-purchase inspection should also assess brake calipers for binding after standing, check exhaust emissions for an ageing engine, and verify the condition of brake discs and flexible hoses. The clean MOT history does not exempt the car from age-related degradation, and a 39-year-old Volkswagen will reward careful ownership rather than assume it.