1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D48 SUR
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 1987. Recorded mileage 162,762 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D48 SUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 162,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D48 SUR Mileage History
- 18/05/2023157,416 mi
- 25/05/2023157,547 mi+131 mi
- 14/05/2024159,927 mi+2,380 mi
- 09/06/2025162,724 mi+2,797 mi
- 16/06/2025162,762 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 2,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D48 SUR 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 (D48 SUR) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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