1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · E453 FPC
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1987. Recorded mileage 120,404 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1588cc
E453 FPC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2008
- 120,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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E453 FPC Mileage History
- 14/07/2006114,708 mi
- 30/06/2007118,974 mi+4,266 mi
- 18/11/2008120,404 mi+1,430 mi
- 21/11/2008120,404 mi
Average of roughly 2,416 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E453 FPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (E453 FPC) between July 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2008 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)”; “Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)”.
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