1987 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · D274 BEW
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1987. Recorded mileage 133,230 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D274 BEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 133,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D274 BEW 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 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D274 BEW) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
D274 BEW Mileage History
- 28/03/2023125,768 mi
- 03/04/2024129,012 mi+3,244 mi
- 01/04/2025130,530 mi+1,518 mi
- 02/04/2025130,536 mi+6 mi
- 02/04/2026133,230 mi+2,694 mi
Average of roughly 2,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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