1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E346 UNB

This 1987 Volkswagen Transporter demonstrates a stable overall roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 February 2025 at 60,667 miles. The absence of recorded defects across the 2021, 2022, and 2025 test events indicates that previous owners maintained the vehicle to a functional standard during recent years. However, the record contains administrative anomalies, including same-day failure and pass sequences on 16 December 2021 and again on 9 December 2022, which suggests that initial test refusals stemmed from rectifiable items or testing administration rather than systemic mechanical neglect. The vehicle has covered roughly 1,556 miles per year over its 39-year lifespan, representing exceptionally low usage for a classic commercial vehicle. The MOT data lacks older digital records prior to December 2021, leaving a significant historical gap regarding how the van was treated during its first three decades. Low mileage on an air or water-cooled Volkswagen of this era frequently points to extended periods of storage. Extended inactivity commonly triggers rubber perishing, fuel system degradation, and accelerated corrosion in hidden chassis cavities. Prospective buyers must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and corrosion, specifically checking the jacking points, sills, and chassis members where panel overlaps trap moisture. You should inspect the suspension bushes, rubber coolant hoses, and CV boot joints for age-related perishing regardless of the recent test passes. Verify the condition of the braking system, paying attention to potential binding calipers or degraded flexible hydraulic lines that often affect vehicles used infrequently on the road.