1987 Volkswagen 1.7L Diesel · E198 FBY
1987 Volkswagen (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 35,250 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E198 FBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 35,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E198 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 Unknown (E198 FBY) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Front Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
E198 FBY Mileage History
- 25/09/202311,653 mi
- 12/09/202414,555 mi+2,902 mi
- 25/09/202414,772 mi+217 mi
- 25/09/202529,065 mi+14,293 mi
- 22/09/202635,250 mi+6,185 mi
Average of roughly 7,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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