1986 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER2.0L Petrol

The 1986 Volkswagen Transporter presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its four most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 20 October 2025 at 240,671 miles returned a clean pass, confirming the vehicle remains structurally and mechanically sound under DVSA criteria. This consistent pass record since 2021 indicates a well-maintained example with no worsening trend in consumable or structural condition. Recorded mileage shows light annual use for a vehicle of this age. The tester logged 235,240 miles on 6 October 2021, rising to 237,317 by 8 September 2022, then 239,967 on 16 July 2024, and 240,671 at the 2025 test. That equates to roughly 1,400 miles per year across the recorded period, well below the ~6,017 mile annual average for a 40 year old van. A nine month gap separates the 2022 and 2024 tests, but the low accrual suggests gentle use rather than neglect. A clean advisory sheet across all four entries means the MOT history flags no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc wear, binding calipers, or corrosion issues. The absence of structural advisories is favourable for a 1986 chassis, though paper records cannot capture hidden rust in sills or outriggers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the vehicle. Forty years invites unseen rot in floor pans and suspension mounts even after passes. Verify the brake hydraulics and flexible lines, check for perished rubber on the ageing drivetrain, and confirm the low mileage is genuine against service stamps. The MOT data alone supports a sound purchase, but only a ramp inspection confirms real condition.