1987 Volkswagen Karmann Gipsy 1.6L Diesel · D174 FBD
1987 Volkswagen Karmann Gipsy (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 102,685 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GIPSY
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D174 FBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 102,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D174 FBD 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 Karmann Gipsy (D174 FBD) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
D174 FBD Mileage History
- 18/05/2023100,386 mi
- 22/05/2023100,388 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/2024100,865 mi+477 mi
- 09/05/2025101,992 mi+1,127 mi
- 13/05/2026102,685 mi+693 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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