1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D454 DBF
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1987. Recorded mileage 159,088 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1915cc
D454 DBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 159,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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D454 DBF Mileage History
- 04/02/2023156,976 mi
- 03/02/2024158,213 mi+1,237 mi
- 07/02/2024158,236 mi+23 mi
- 01/02/2025159,088 mi+852 mi
- 28/02/2026159,088 mi
Average of roughly 689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D454 DBF 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 (D454 DBF) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 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 (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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