1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E602 ELM
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 157,550 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E602 ELM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 157,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E602 ELM 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 (E602 ELM) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
E602 ELM Mileage History
- 08/08/2022156,077 mi
- 10/08/2022156,079 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/2023156,231 mi+152 mi
- 07/08/2024157,472 mi+1,241 mi
- 14/10/2025157,550 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 463 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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