1987 Volkswagen Unknown 1.6L Diesel · D815 DDG
1987 Volkswagen Unknown (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1987. Recorded mileage 196,878 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1588cc
D815 DDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 196,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D815 DDG Mileage History
- 15/03/2023186,348 mi
- 28/02/2024190,206 mi+3,858 mi
- 21/03/2025192,886 mi+2,680 mi
- 29/03/2025192,900 mi+14 mi
- 19/03/2026196,878 mi+3,978 mi
Average of roughly 3,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D815 DDG 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 (D815 DDG) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
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