1987 Volkswagen 1.9L Petrol · E177 GSR
1987 Volkswagen (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 134,207 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E177 GSR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 134,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E177 GSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Unknown (E177 GSR) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured & corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
E177 GSR Mileage History
- 04/04/2023129,900 mi
- 21/03/2024131,173 mi+1,273 mi
- 21/03/2025131,597 mi+424 mi
- 26/03/2025131,611 mi+14 mi
- 25/03/2026134,207 mi+2,596 mi
Average of roughly 1,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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