1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C831 KMW
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 57,614 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C831 KMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 57,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C831 KMW 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 (C831 KMW) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under cab (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
C831 KMW Mileage History
- 25/05/202354,609 mi
- 10/06/202455,577 mi+968 mi
- 25/07/202455,606 mi+29 mi
- 08/09/202557,610 mi+2,004 mi
- 18/09/202557,614 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,296 miles per year across 5 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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