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1986 Volkswagen Tran Sporter 1.6L Diesel · D452 NKX

D452 NKX

1986 Volkswagen Tran Sporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1986. Recorded mileage 12,882 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRAN SPORTER
Year / Origin
1986 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/07/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage
12,882 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/07/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1986
Engine
1588cc

D452 NKX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
  • 12,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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D452 NKX Mileage History

  1. 02/04/202487,954 mi
  2. 08/04/2025111,670 mi+23,716 mi
  3. 11/04/2025111,673 mi+3 mi
  4. 16/07/202612,876 mi-98,797 mi
  5. 21/07/202612,882 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly -32,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

D452 NKX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 11:57
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 Tran Sporter (D452 NKX) between April 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 July 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.78 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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