1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · D588 LRH
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 150,032 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D588 LRH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 150,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D588 LRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D588 LRH) between March 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing and supported by brake pipe (1.1.15 (c))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
D588 LRH Mileage History
- 29/03/2006128,071 mi
- 31/03/2006128,071 mi
- 29/03/2007130,216 mi+2,145 mi
- 15/06/2007130,375 mi+159 mi
- 13/04/2013132,084 mi+1,709 mi
- 02/04/2014132,911 mi+827 mi
- 05/04/2014132,912 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/2015134,899 mi+1,987 mi
- 27/02/2015134,901 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/2016138,467 mi+3,566 mi
- 03/02/2016138,467 mi
- 30/05/201714,172 mi-124,295 mi
- 02/06/201714,172 mi
- 02/06/2018141,821 mi+127,649 mi
- 01/06/2019143,788 mi+1,967 mi
- 27/05/2020146,031 mi+2,243 mi
- 27/05/2020146,031 mi
- 22/07/2021149,080 mi+3,049 mi
- 26/07/2021149,080 mi
- 10/03/2023149,906 mi+826 mi
- 12/04/2024150,032 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 1,217 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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