1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D516 FHM
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 174,558 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1915cc
D516 FHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 174,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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D516 FHM Mileage History
- 05/10/2023174,857 mi
- 18/10/2024174,557 mi-300 mi
- 18/10/2024174,557 mi
- 11/12/2025174,558 mi+1 mi
- 11/12/2025174,558 mi
Average of roughly -137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D516 FHM 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 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (D516 FHM) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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