1986 Volkswagen Transporter 78PS 1.9L Petrol · D401 ALU
1986 Volkswagen Transporter 78PS (1.9L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 62,110 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 78PS
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D401 ALU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 62,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D401 ALU 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 78Ps (D401 ALU) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
D401 ALU Mileage History
- 30/03/202357,399 mi
- 04/04/202357,417 mi+18 mi
- 31/05/202459,935 mi+2,518 mi
- 21/06/202560,546 mi+611 mi
- 22/08/202662,110 mi+1,564 mi
Average of roughly 1,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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