1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D826 SVS
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1987. Recorded mileage 199,762 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D826 SVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 199,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D826 SVS 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 (D826 SVS) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
D826 SVS Mileage History
- 22/02/2023165,952 mi
- 16/02/2024195,233 mi+29,281 mi
- 14/02/2025197,142 mi+1,909 mi
- 03/02/2026199,693 mi+2,551 mi
- 12/02/2026199,762 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 11,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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