1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · D273 HMK
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 42,916 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D273 HMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 42,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D273 HMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (D273 HMK) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
D273 HMK Mileage History
- 23/03/202224,435 mi
- 19/04/202337,193 mi+12,758 mi
- 21/04/202337,196 mi+3 mi
- 15/04/202440,123 mi+2,927 mi
- 11/07/202542,916 mi+2,793 mi
Average of roughly 5,598 miles per year across 5 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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