1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C838 BPO
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 10/04/1986. Recorded mileage 166,495 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1915cc
C838 BPO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 166,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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C838 BPO Mileage History
- 24/05/2006124,494 mi
- 30/05/2006124,894 mi+400 mi
- 13/06/2007129,313 mi+4,419 mi
- 17/06/2008133,701 mi+4,388 mi
- 30/06/2009135,605 mi+1,904 mi
- 01/07/2010137,152 mi+1,547 mi
- 02/07/2010183,339 mi+46,187 mi
- 27/06/2011137,744 mi-45,595 mi
- 02/07/2012138,909 mi+1,165 mi
- 02/07/2012138,909 mi
- 30/07/2013139,586 mi+677 mi
- 07/08/2013139,586 mi
- 04/08/2014140,673 mi+1,087 mi
- 06/08/2015142,845 mi+2,172 mi
- 19/07/2016146,794 mi+3,949 mi
- 20/07/2016146,794 mi
- 11/07/2017150,234 mi+3,440 mi
- 30/07/2018151,635 mi+1,401 mi
- 27/07/2019154,322 mi+2,687 mi
- 29/07/2019154,322 mi
- 11/08/2020155,805 mi+1,483 mi
- 04/08/2021157,642 mi+1,837 mi
- 04/08/2022160,138 mi+2,496 mi
- 28/07/2023163,059 mi+2,921 mi
- 10/09/2024165,537 mi+2,478 mi
- 21/10/2025166,495 mi+958 mi
Average of roughly 2,164 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C838 BPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (C838 BPO) between May 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
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