1987 Volkswagen Type 25 2.1L Petrol · E207 FRA
1987 Volkswagen Type 25 (2.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 27,995 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 25
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E207 FRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 27,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E207 FRA 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 Type 25 (E207 FRA) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside + Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
E207 FRA Mileage History
- 19/10/202315,792 mi
- 16/10/202420,337 mi+4,545 mi
- 06/10/202526,476 mi+6,139 mi
- 30/09/202627,990 mi+1,514 mi
- 09/10/202627,995 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,104 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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