1986 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · D140 XPD
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06/11/1986. Recorded mileage 10,501 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2461cc
D140 XPD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 10,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 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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D140 XPD Mileage History
- 06/05/200687,038 mi
- 11/05/200788,499 mi+1,461 mi
- 20/05/200888,847 mi+348 mi
- 19/06/200888,874 mi+27 mi
- 23/06/200990,177 mi+1,303 mi
- 22/06/201091,054 mi+877 mi
- 24/06/201091,060 mi+6 mi
- 20/06/201191,848 mi+788 mi
- 20/06/201191,855 mi+7 mi
- 02/07/201292,271 mi+416 mi
- 03/07/201292,276 mi+5 mi
- 25/07/201395,415 mi+3,139 mi
- 24/07/201497,139 mi+1,724 mi
- 29/07/201598,900 mi+1,761 mi
- 12/07/2016369 mi-98,531 mi
- 26/07/20171,961 mi+1,592 mi
- 24/07/20182,719 mi+758 mi
- 24/07/20182,719 mi
- 29/07/20193,108 mi+389 mi
- 06/07/20203,390 mi+282 mi
- 22/07/20214,526 mi+1,136 mi
- 19/07/20225,498 mi+972 mi
- 19/07/20225,498 mi
- 03/08/20236,257 mi+759 mi
- 30/07/20247,480 mi+1,223 mi
- 30/07/20259,229 mi+1,749 mi
- 01/06/202610,501 mi+1,272 mi
Average of roughly -3,813 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D140 XPD 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 (D140 XPD) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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