1987 Volkswagen 1.6L Diesel · E591 ELM
1987 Volkswagen (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07/08/1987. Recorded mileage 83,201 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1588cc
E591 ELM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 83,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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E591 ELM Mileage History
- 07/09/202380,635 mi
- 06/09/202481,139 mi+504 mi
- 16/09/202481,155 mi+16 mi
- 11/08/202581,723 mi+568 mi
- 11/09/202683,201 mi+1,478 mi
Average of roughly 852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E591 ELM 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 (E591 ELM) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))”.
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