1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · C710 NVL
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 1986. Recorded mileage 223,569 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C710 NVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 223,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C710 NVL 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 (C710 NVL) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 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 (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Rubber hose fouling universal joint at steering rack (2.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Rubber coupling perished and split (2.2.2 (”.
C710 NVL Mileage History
- 23/05/2023219,132 mi
- 29/04/2024220,368 mi+1,236 mi
- 06/05/2025222,313 mi+1,945 mi
- 12/05/2026223,563 mi+1,250 mi
- 17/06/2026223,569 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,446 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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