1987 Volkswagen 1.6L Diesel · D848 GYR
1987 Volkswagen (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 172,513 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D848 GYR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2024
- 172,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D848 GYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Unknown (D848 GYR) between July 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo flange (6.1.2 (a))”.
D848 GYR Mileage History
- 31/07/2006155,890 mi
- 03/09/2007157,564 mi+1,674 mi
- 03/09/2007157,564 mi
- 30/08/2008163,344 mi+5,780 mi
- 05/09/2009164,134 mi+790 mi
- 11/09/2010164,604 mi+470 mi
- 29/09/2011165,242 mi+638 mi
- 10/10/2011165,251 mi+9 mi
- 26/04/2013166,899 mi+1,648 mi
- 27/04/2013166,899 mi
- 19/05/2016168,609 mi+1,710 mi
- 04/08/2016168,611 mi+2 mi
- 11/08/2016168,612 mi+1 mi
- 21/11/2017168,674 mi+62 mi
- 07/09/2018168,694 mi+20 mi
- 20/01/2020168,696 mi+2 mi
- 18/02/2021171,465 mi+2,769 mi
- 08/03/2021171,468 mi+3 mi
- 15/03/2022172,510 mi+1,042 mi
- 01/07/2024172,512 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2024172,513 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 924 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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