1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · D447 BJB
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 62,592 km. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 62,592 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D447 BJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 62,592 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D447 BJB 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 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D447 BJB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded see chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
D447 BJB Odometer History
- 16/08/202459,279 km
- 30/07/202560,791 mi
- 01/08/202560,795 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/202662,581 km
- 07/08/202662,592 km+11 km
Average of roughly 1,679 km 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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