1986 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · C745 PHF
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 15 May 1986. Recorded mileage 234,131 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C745 PHF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/03/2025
- 234,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C745 PHF 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 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (C745 PHF) between June 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
C745 PHF Mileage History
- 21/06/2022231,280 mi
- 14/03/2025234,131 mi+2,851 mi
Average of roughly 1,044 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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