1987 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · D473 BJB
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 110,760 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2095cc
D473 BJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 110,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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D473 BJB Mileage History
- 03/05/2023107,833 mi
- 24/04/2024109,199 mi+1,366 mi
- 25/04/2024109,210 mi+11 mi
- 01/05/2025110,107 mi+897 mi
- 29/05/2026110,760 mi+653 mi
Average of roughly 953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D473 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 (D473 BJB) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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