1987 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · D255 CLT
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1987. Recorded mileage 16,787 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2100cc
D255 CLT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 16,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D255 CLT Mileage History
- 09/10/202316,734 mi
- 05/12/202416,787 mi+53 mi
- 11/12/202416,787 mi
Average of roughly 45 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D255 CLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D255 CLT) between October 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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