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1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · D597 LRH

D597 LRH

1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02/04/1987. Recorded mileage 190,649 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
1588cc

D597 LRH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 190,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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D597 LRH Mileage History

  1. 10/12/2021187,552 mi
  2. 13/03/2023189,716 mi+2,164 mi
  3. 01/03/2024190,208 mi+492 mi
  4. 14/07/2025190,647 mi+439 mi
  5. 24/07/2025190,649 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D597 LRH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 19 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D597 LRH) between December 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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