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1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Lpg · E194 EDV

E194 EDV

1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, lpg). First registered 01 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 176,030 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1987 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
176,030 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
LPG · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
LPG
Year
1987
Engine
1900cc
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E194 EDV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 176,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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E194 EDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 15:06
MOT Analysis

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 (E194 EDV) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 April 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 (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

E194 EDV Mileage History

  1. 04/04/2023172,584 mi
  2. 26/03/2024173,327 mi+743 mi
  3. 05/04/2024173,327 mi
  4. 28/03/2025174,902 mi+1,575 mi
  5. 01/04/2026176,030 mi+1,128 mi

Average of roughly 1,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Taxed
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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