1987 Volkswagen Diesel · E706 ELM
1987 Volkswagen (diesel). First registered 25 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 106,516 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E706 ELM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 106,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E706 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 Unknown (E706 ELM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E706 ELM Mileage History
- 12/08/2024103,295 mi
- 12/08/2024103,295 mi
- 21/08/2025104,566 mi+1,271 mi
- 21/08/2025104,566 mi
- 18/08/2026106,516 mi+1,950 mi
Average of roughly 1,598 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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