1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E471 GDL
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 132,329 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E471 GDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 132,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E471 GDL 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 Transporter (E471 GDL) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Seat belt missing unable to access due to item in back and belts under seat (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
E471 GDL Mileage History
- 22/05/2024131,972 mi
- 13/05/2025132,166 mi+194 mi
- 20/05/2025132,205 mi+39 mi
- 17/07/2026132,307 mi+102 mi
- 22/07/2026132,329 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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