1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D245 JKM
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1986. Recorded mileage 26,986 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,986 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
D245 JKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 26,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D245 JKM Mileage History
- 27/03/202495,436 mi
- 27/03/202495,436 mi
- 01/04/202598,691 mi+3,255 mi
- 15/05/202598,696 mi+5 mi
- 07/05/202626,986 mi-71,710 mi
Average of roughly -32,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D245 JKM 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 (D245 JKM) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF inner wheel arch”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear jacking po”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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