1987 Volkswagen Panel VAN 1.6L Diesel · D276 ABY
1987 Volkswagen Panel VAN (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 104,141 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PANEL VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D276 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 104,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D276 ABY 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 Panel Van (D276 ABY) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
D276 ABY Mileage History
- 20/04/2022104,120 mi
- 22/04/2022104,123 mi+3 mi
- 11/05/2023104,120 mi-3 mi
- 13/06/2024104,128 mi+8 mi
- 26/06/2024104,141 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 5 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: Below 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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