1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D988 AAV
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05/01/1987. Recorded mileage 176,996 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1915cc
D988 AAV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 176,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D988 AAV Mileage History
- 20/08/2022176,996 mi
- 17/10/2025176,996 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
D988 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D988 AAV) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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