1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D288 BEW
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 142,827 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D288 BEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 142,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D288 BEW Mileage History
- 16/11/2023138,390 mi
- 20/11/2024140,478 mi+2,088 mi
- 05/12/2024140,478 mi
- 23/12/2025142,827 mi+2,349 mi
- 23/12/2025142,827 mi
Average of roughly 2,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D288 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 (D288 BEW) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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