1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.7L Petrol · D140 GUW
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.7L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 84,309 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D140 GUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 84,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D140 GUW 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 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D140 GUW) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 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 (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
D140 GUW Mileage History
- 09/04/202481,868 mi
- 18/04/202481,887 mi+19 mi
- 17/04/202583,217 mi+1,330 mi
- 22/04/202583,224 mi+7 mi
- 16/04/202684,309 mi+1,085 mi
Average of roughly 1,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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