1986 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · D22 BAD
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 7,649 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D22 BAD Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 7,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D22 BAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (D22 BAD) between February 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
D22 BAD Mileage History
- 24/02/200679,423 mi
- 28/02/200782,570 mi+3,147 mi
- 28/02/200782,570 mi
- 29/02/200885,122 mi+2,552 mi
- 25/02/200986,249 mi+1,127 mi
- 25/02/200986,249 mi
- 15/02/201087,519 mi+1,270 mi
- 15/02/201087,519 mi
- 15/02/201188,209 mi+690 mi
- 16/02/201188,209 mi
- 15/02/201288,878 mi+669 mi
- 27/02/201288,878 mi
- 18/02/201389,769 mi+891 mi
- 19/02/201389,769 mi
- 20/02/201489,962 mi+193 mi
- 20/02/201489,962 mi
- 22/01/201590,688 mi+726 mi
- 26/01/201590,688 mi
- 16/02/201690,958 mi+270 mi
- 23/02/201690,958 mi
- 22/02/201793,458 mi+2,500 mi
- 23/02/201793,458 mi
- 20/02/201895,232 mi+1,774 mi
- 21/02/201996,408 mi+1,176 mi
- 09/12/201997,591 mi+1,183 mi
- 01/02/202198,303 mi+712 mi
- 31/01/2022790 mi-97,513 mi
- 01/02/2022790 mi
- 13/01/20232,800 mi+2,010 mi
- 13/01/20232,800 mi
- 19/01/20246,167 mi+3,367 mi
- 19/01/20246,167 mi
- 31/01/20256,295 mi+128 mi
- 07/01/20267,649 mi+1,354 mi
Average of roughly -3,612 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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