1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · D252 UVL
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 1986. Recorded mileage 59,116 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D252 UVL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 59,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D252 UVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (D252 UVL) between July 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
D252 UVL Mileage History
- 19/07/200628,207 mi
- 13/07/200732,727 mi+4,520 mi
- 15/07/200836,805 mi+4,078 mi
- 17/07/200836,825 mi+20 mi
- 07/07/200940,499 mi+3,674 mi
- 07/07/200940,499 mi
- 10/07/201043,271 mi+2,772 mi
- 14/07/201146,066 mi+2,795 mi
- 12/04/201248,178 mi+2,112 mi
- 14/05/201352,163 mi+3,985 mi
- 22/05/201352,170 mi+7 mi
- 02/06/201452,870 mi+700 mi
- 12/06/201452,870 mi
- 07/07/201553,384 mi+514 mi
- 22/07/201654,046 mi+662 mi
- 04/08/201654,095 mi+49 mi
- 09/08/201754,972 mi+877 mi
- 23/07/201855,798 mi+826 mi
- 28/07/201855,800 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/201956,775 mi+975 mi
- 10/08/202058,118 mi+1,343 mi
- 25/08/202158,444 mi+326 mi
- 14/04/202258,454 mi+10 mi
- 25/04/202358,913 mi+459 mi
- 04/05/202358,925 mi+12 mi
- 15/08/202459,116 mi+191 mi
Average of roughly 1,710 miles per year across 26 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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