1983 Volkswagen 1.9L Petrol · A587 EPB
1983 Volkswagen (1.9L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 36,017 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A587 EPB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2023
- 36,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A587 EPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Unknown (A587 EPB) between June 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
A587 EPB Mileage History
- 02/06/200630,792 mi
- 03/07/2007314,527 mi+283,735 mi
- 04/07/200832,805 mi-281,722 mi
- 26/07/201035,987 mi+3,182 mi
- 26/07/201035,995 mi+8 mi
- 12/01/202336,017 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 315 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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