1987 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · E914 HNV
1987 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 102,256 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E914 HNV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2018
- 102,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E914 HNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Passat (E914 HNV) between March 2006 and July 2018.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
E914 HNV Mileage History
- 17/03/2006101,294 mi
- 19/07/2016102,083 mi+789 mi
- 27/09/2017102,105 mi+22 mi
- 18/07/2018102,256 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 78 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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