1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D355 RGS
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 53,361 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D355 RGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 53,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D355 RGS 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 (D355 RGS) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”.
D355 RGS Mileage History
- 22/09/202345,295 mi
- 29/09/202345,435 mi+140 mi
- 11/09/202449,452 mi+4,017 mi
- 10/09/202553,361 mi+3,909 mi
- 10/09/202553,361 mi
Average of roughly 4,097 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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