1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E155 FBY
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 174,348 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E155 FBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 174,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E155 FBY Mileage History
- 10/07/2023170,842 mi
- 10/07/2024173,079 mi+2,237 mi
- 19/07/2024173,099 mi+20 mi
- 10/07/2025173,832 mi+733 mi
- 21/07/2026174,348 mi+516 mi
Average of roughly 1,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E155 FBY 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 Transporter (E155 FBY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 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 (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 hose excessively chafed flexi pipe rubbed on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”.
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