1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · C213 FYD
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 1986. Recorded mileage 49,481 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C213 FYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 49,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
C213 FYD 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 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (C213 FYD) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.
C213 FYD Mileage History
- 26/04/202249,183 mi
- 06/05/202349,287 mi+104 mi
- 08/05/202449,287 mi
- 17/04/202549,383 mi+96 mi
- 13/05/202649,481 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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