1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D387 YLR
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 82,215 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1915cc
D387 YLR Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 82,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D387 YLR Mileage History
- 10/05/200641,313 mi
- 29/11/200750,398 mi+9,085 mi
- 30/11/200750,428 mi+30 mi
- 12/05/200955,447 mi+5,019 mi
- 11/05/201058,325 mi+2,878 mi
- 12/05/201058,325 mi
- 25/05/201158,551 mi+226 mi
- 15/08/201158,587 mi+36 mi
- 15/08/201158,587 mi
- 21/01/201458,594 mi+7 mi
- 16/01/201572,918 mi+14,324 mi
- 16/01/201572,918 mi
- 22/01/201674,608 mi+1,690 mi
- 11/01/201777,315 mi+2,707 mi
- 19/01/201777,316 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/201877,316 mi
- 27/01/201877,316 mi
- 28/02/201979,161 mi+1,845 mi
- 06/03/201979,165 mi+4 mi
- 03/03/202080,765 mi+1,600 mi
- 03/03/202080,765 mi
- 08/03/202181,317 mi+552 mi
- 08/03/202281,556 mi+239 mi
- 13/03/202381,788 mi+232 mi
- 01/03/202481,935 mi+147 mi
- 02/04/202582,145 mi+210 mi
- 27/04/202682,215 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 2,049 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
D387 YLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (D387 YLR) between May 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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