1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C898 GUR
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1986. Recorded mileage 34,737 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,737 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
C898 GUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2025
- 34,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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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C898 GUR Mileage History
- 17/10/202226,766 mi
- 26/10/202332,404 mi+5,638 mi
- 14/11/202332,407 mi+3 mi
- 11/11/202434,173 mi+1,766 mi
- 15/10/202534,737 mi+564 mi
Average of roughly 2,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C898 GUR 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 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (C898 GUR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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