1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E623 APN
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 118,282 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E623 APN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 118,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E623 APN Mileage History
- 25/05/2023104,457 mi
- 26/05/2023104,457 mi
- 28/08/2024113,292 mi+8,835 mi
- 30/08/2024113,292 mi
- 22/08/2025118,282 mi+4,990 mi
Average of roughly 6,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E623 APN 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 (E623 APN) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 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 (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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