1987 Volkswagen 2.1L Petrol · D41 SBA
1987 Volkswagen (2.1L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 280,719 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2095cc
D41 SBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 280,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D41 SBA Mileage History
- 28/03/2022278,249 mi
- 11/04/2023280,173 mi+1,924 mi
- 11/04/2023280,173 mi
- 19/12/2023280,675 mi+502 mi
- 12/08/2025280,719 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D41 SBA 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 Unknown (D41 SBA) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
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