1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C801 RCH
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1986. Recorded mileage 95,430 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1915cc
C801 RCH Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 95,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C801 RCH Mileage History
- 26/06/200699,772 mi
- 14/04/20071,396 mi-98,376 mi
- 13/06/2008130,627 mi+129,231 mi
- 12/05/20099,320 mi-121,307 mi
- 16/04/201011,378 mi+2,058 mi
- 26/04/201013,129 mi+1,751 mi
- 07/05/201115,623 mi+2,494 mi
- 07/05/201115,623 mi
- 31/05/201218,985 mi+3,362 mi
- 02/07/201219,010 mi+25 mi
- 15/08/201693,380 mi+74,370 mi
- 18/08/201693,382 mi+2 mi
- 03/08/201793,670 mi+288 mi
- 07/08/201894,066 mi+396 mi
- 08/08/201894,068 mi+2 mi
- 09/08/201994,390 mi+322 mi
- 09/08/201994,390 mi
- 18/08/202094,711 mi+321 mi
- 20/08/202195,020 mi+309 mi
- 20/08/202195,020 mi
- 17/08/202295,211 mi+191 mi
- 17/08/202395,275 mi+64 mi
- 30/08/202395,280 mi+5 mi
- 05/09/202495,345 mi+65 mi
- 09/09/202495,347 mi+2 mi
- 10/09/202595,409 mi+62 mi
- 23/09/202695,430 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly -214 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C801 RCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (C801 RCH) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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