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1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D387 YLR

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/04/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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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 Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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D387 YLR Mileage History

  1. 10/05/200641,313 mi
  2. 29/11/200750,398 mi+9,085 mi
  3. 30/11/200750,428 mi+30 mi
  4. 12/05/200955,447 mi+5,019 mi
  5. 11/05/201058,325 mi+2,878 mi
  6. 12/05/201058,325 mi
  7. 25/05/201158,551 mi+226 mi
  8. 15/08/201158,587 mi+36 mi
  9. 15/08/201158,587 mi
  10. 21/01/201458,594 mi+7 mi
  11. 16/01/201572,918 mi+14,324 mi
  12. 16/01/201572,918 mi
  13. 22/01/201674,608 mi+1,690 mi
  14. 11/01/201777,315 mi+2,707 mi
  15. 19/01/201777,316 mi+1 mi
  16. 15/01/201877,316 mi
  17. 27/01/201877,316 mi
  18. 28/02/201979,161 mi+1,845 mi
  19. 06/03/201979,165 mi+4 mi
  20. 03/03/202080,765 mi+1,600 mi
  21. 03/03/202080,765 mi
  22. 08/03/202181,317 mi+552 mi
  23. 08/03/202281,556 mi+239 mi
  24. 13/03/202381,788 mi+232 mi
  25. 01/03/202481,935 mi+147 mi
  26. 02/04/202582,145 mi+210 mi
  27. 27/04/202682,215 mi+70 mi

Average of roughly 2,049 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

D387 YLR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:57
MOT Analysis

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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