1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · D765 SMR
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25/03/1987. Recorded mileage 238,996 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1588cc
D765 SMR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 238,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D765 SMR Mileage History
- 02/02/2006199,277 mi
- 27/02/2007201,793 mi+2,516 mi
- 01/04/2008203,441 mi+1,648 mi
- 08/04/2008203,441 mi
- 12/03/2009207,139 mi+3,698 mi
- 25/03/2010214,511 mi+7,372 mi
- 25/03/2010214,511 mi
- 16/03/2011223,477 mi+8,966 mi
- 16/03/201122,347 mi-201,130 mi
- 03/08/2012229,641 mi+207,294 mi
- 14/08/2012229,643 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/2013231,490 mi+1,847 mi
- 03/09/2013231,494 mi+4 mi
- 06/01/2015234,581 mi+3,087 mi
- 09/02/2016237,193 mi+2,612 mi
- 23/02/2016237,197 mi+4 mi
- 24/07/2017237,422 mi+225 mi
- 14/06/2018237,422 mi
- 20/12/2019237,422 mi
- 09/03/2020237,423 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/2020237,423 mi
- 26/06/2021237,562 mi+139 mi
- 15/06/2022237,819 mi+257 mi
- 27/06/2023238,239 mi+420 mi
- 17/09/2024238,326 mi+87 mi
- 30/09/2024238,344 mi+18 mi
- 26/09/2025238,984 mi+640 mi
- 26/11/2025238,996 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,005 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D765 SMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D765 SMR) between February 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sid”; “Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6”.
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