1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D182 FDH
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 145,110 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D182 FDH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 145,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D182 FDH Mileage History
- 11/11/2022142,984 mi
- 16/11/2023144,451 mi+1,467 mi
- 20/11/2023144,452 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2025145,110 mi+658 mi
- 30/07/2025145,110 mi
Average of roughly 783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D182 FDH 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 (D182 FDH) between November 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 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: Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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