1987 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · D983 YPH
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/02/1987. Recorded mileage 142,049 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2461cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
D983 YPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 142,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D983 YPH Mileage History
- 09/07/2024142,049 mi
- 12/07/2024142,049 mi
- 15/08/2025142,049 mi
- 22/08/2025142,049 mi
- 27/08/2026142,049 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D983 YPH MOT History
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 (D983 YPH) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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