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1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D608 SMJ

D608 SMJ

1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09/04/1987. Recorded mileage 148,237 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1915cc

D608 SMJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
  • 148,237 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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D608 SMJ Mileage History

  1. 18/02/2022144,967 mi
  2. 10/03/2023145,814 mi+847 mi
  3. 01/03/2024147,988 mi+2,174 mi
  4. 19/03/2025148,237 mi+249 mi
  5. 17/04/2025148,237 mi

Average of roughly 1,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D608 SMJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 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 (D608 SMJ) between February 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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