1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E675 TKM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy based on its last MOT pass in August 2021 at 23,901 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of reactive repair following a significant failure earlier that same year. While the August 2021 failure revealed multiple critical safety issues regarding brake performance and exhaust integrity, the subsequent re-test pass just twelve days later indicates that the previous owner addressed the most urgent mechanical defects. However, the vehicle has not undergone an MOT in nearly five years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 39-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 613 miles per year. Data indicates long periods of storage or minimal use, with a notable five-year gap between the August 2016 and August 2021 tests during which the vehicle covered only 75 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle sits for long durations, which often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, fluid breakdown, and internal corrosion of moving braking parts rather than mechanical wear from high-mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components due to recurring faults. The 2021 failure flagged insufficient brake pedal travel and poor parking brake efficiency, which can indicate perished seals or seized calipers after long periods of inactivity. The 2015 failure regarding the anti-roll bar linkage and repeated exhaust leaks suggest that the underbody hardware is prone to loosening or corrosion. Given the elapsed time since the last test, the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of all perished hoses and bushings are priority to ensure the vehicle remains safe for road use.