1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D38 WPH
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04/09/1986. Recorded mileage 9,990 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,990 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
D38 WPH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 9,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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D38 WPH Mileage History
- 28/03/20061,139 mi
- 31/03/20073,751 mi+2,612 mi
- 03/11/201149,055 mi+45,304 mi
- 07/01/20136,872 mi-42,183 mi
- 09/06/201499,505 mi+92,633 mi
- 06/07/201599,009 mi-496 mi
- 26/11/20169,990 mi-89,019 mi
- 12/06/20199,990 mi
- 14/07/20209,990 mi
- 15/07/20209,990 mi
- 18/06/20219,990 mi
- 03/08/20229,930 mi-60 mi
- 03/08/20229,930 mi
- 23/04/20249,990 mi+60 mi
- 24/04/20259,990 mi
- 13/05/20269,990 mi
Average of roughly 440 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D38 WPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (D38 WPH) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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