1986 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Petrol · D837 NWL
1986 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 163,725 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D837 NWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 163,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D837 NWL 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 Lt (D837 NWL) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 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: Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both rear, bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
D837 NWL Mileage History
- 11/04/2022163,725 mi
- 03/05/2023163,725 mi
- 04/05/2023163,725 mi
- 22/05/2024163,725 mi
- 22/05/2024163,725 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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