1986 Volkswagen 1.9L Petrol · E535 EPM
1986 Volkswagen (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 166,126 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E535 EPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 166,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E535 EPM 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 1986 Volkswagen Unknown (E535 EPM) between June 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”; “Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Above wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
E535 EPM Mileage History
- 28/06/2025166,126 mi
- 26/07/2025166,126 mi
- 31/07/2025166,126 mi
- 20/07/2026166,126 mi
- 27/07/2026166,126 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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