1987 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER1.6L Diesel

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 November 2025 at 212,035 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began after a single anomaly in late 2023. The vehicle shows no escalating faults and no outstanding advisories across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 212,035 against an approximate 39-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,437 miles per year. The test on 18 August 2022 captured 201,230 miles, rising to 204,065 by 31 August 2023 and 210,642 by 5 September 2024. The owner added only 1,393 miles between the November 2025 and September 2024 tests. Such low annual use implies long stationary periods, though the DVSA entries themselves are sparse and carry no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. The only blemish is a fail on 31 August 2023 at 204,065 miles with no defects listed, reversed by a pass four days later on 5 September 2023 at identical mileage. This pattern suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the van to a basic passing standard without neglecting consumables to the point of recorded tyre or wiper failures. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and hidden corrosion, given the age and likely damp storage. Check coil springs, binding calipers, and underbody chassis rails for rust not visible in an MOT bay. Verify the odometer against service stamps, as the low yearly average may mask undocumented lay-up that accelerates perished rubbers and seized linkages.