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1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D285 ADL

D285 ADL

1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12/09/1986. Recorded mileage 59,335 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
1915cc

D285 ADL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
  • 59,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D285 ADL Mileage History

  1. 20/10/202352,802 mi
  2. 28/10/202456,554 mi+3,752 mi
  3. 06/11/202456,570 mi+16 mi
  4. 04/11/202559,335 mi+2,765 mi
  5. 12/11/202559,335 mi

Average of roughly 3,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D285 ADL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (D285 ADL) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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