1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · C551 JSJ
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1986. Recorded mileage 48,477 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1588cc
C551 JSJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2012
- 48,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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C551 JSJ Mileage History
- 07/07/200629,823 mi
- 17/07/200629,823 mi
- 08/06/200730,580 mi+757 mi
- 08/06/200730,589 mi+9 mi
- 25/06/200833,177 mi+2,588 mi
- 04/07/200833,230 mi+53 mi
- 14/07/200938,867 mi+5,637 mi
- 14/07/200938,867 mi
- 30/07/201044,414 mi+5,547 mi
- 05/08/201044,435 mi+21 mi
- 25/08/201147,337 mi+2,902 mi
- 07/09/201147,376 mi+39 mi
- 21/09/201248,407 mi+1,031 mi
- 01/10/201248,412 mi+5 mi
- 04/10/201248,477 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 2,987 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
C551 JSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (C551 JSJ) between July 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Steering (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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