1987 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · D462 BLD
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 196,789 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D462 BLD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 196,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D462 BLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D462 BLD) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture top pipe from cross over (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to cross over (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to cross over (1.1.11 (a))”.
D462 BLD Mileage History
- 15/01/2022193,632 mi
- 19/01/2023195,996 mi+2,364 mi
- 27/01/2023195,996 mi
- 09/10/2025196,789 mi+793 mi
Average of roughly 846 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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