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1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E233 BFW

E233 BFW

1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03/08/1987. Recorded mileage 172,109 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/11/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
1588cc

E233 BFW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
  • 172,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E233 BFW Mileage History

  1. 28/10/2021171,420 mi
  2. 17/10/2022171,843 mi+423 mi
  3. 02/11/2022171,844 mi+1 mi
  4. 23/10/2023172,109 mi+265 mi
  5. 03/11/2023172,109 mi

Average of roughly 342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E233 BFW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 Transporter (E233 BFW) between October 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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