1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D380 ADL
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 23,563 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D380 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 23,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D380 ADL 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 (D380 ADL) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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 (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
D380 ADL Mileage History
- 23/03/202210,094 mi
- 30/03/202316,210 mi+6,116 mi
- 22/03/202419,299 mi+3,089 mi
- 26/03/202523,563 mi+4,264 mi
- 28/04/202523,563 mi
Average of roughly 4,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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