1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E985 DRD
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05/10/1987. Recorded mileage 213,091 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1915cc
E985 DRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 213,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E985 DRD Mileage History
- 12/07/2022210,671 mi
- 12/07/2023211,708 mi+1,037 mi
- 11/07/2024213,091 mi+1,383 mi
- 07/07/2025213,738 mi+647 mi
- 07/07/2025213,091 mi-647 mi
Average of roughly 810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E985 DRD 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 (E985 DRD) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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