1987 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Diesel · E430 DMA
1987 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 105,981 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E430 DMA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 105,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E430 DMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Lt (E430 DMA) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 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 (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Steering linkage likely to become detached Steering arm on steering box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake rod insecure Park brake. (1.1.15 (c))”; “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
E430 DMA Mileage History
- 12/09/2022102,719 mi
- 13/09/2022102,721 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/2023105,981 mi+3,260 mi
Average of roughly 3,064 miles per year across 3 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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