1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D258 TRR

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 22 January 2025 at 97,278 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, as every pass and fail in the supplied record shows a clean result with no advisories or faults listed. This suggests the vehicle has not accumulated a pattern of worsening mechanical issues across the tested period. Recorded mileage stands at 97,278 against a 1987 build, averaging roughly 2,494 miles per year. The odometer moved from 90,103 at the 21 September 2022 test to 93,402 by 10 November 2023, then to 97,278 by January 2025. That is light annual use for a commercial van of this age. A gap of over thirteen months separates the 2022 and 2023 tests, and the two failed entries on 21 January 2025 and 13 October 2023 show no defects logged, implying administrative or presentation issues at retest rather than mechanical rejection. Because the DVSA record flags no corrosion, suspension wear, brake defects, or exhaust concerns, the history alone gives no evidence of structural or drivetrain risk. Low standing mileage over nearly four decades, however, often hides perished rubber bushes, seized brake calipers, and subframe rust unseen by the tester. A buyer should physically inspect the chassis rails, suspension mounts, and brake discs for binding or pitting before purchase. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries point to lapsed paperwork or unrecorded minor prep, not owner neglect of consumables. Given the age, verify the condition of tyres, wiper blades, and coolant hoses on sight, as these fall outside MOT defect capture when marginally compliant.