1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D843 RKU
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 14 May 1987. Recorded mileage 183,492 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D843 RKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 183,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D843 RKU 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 (D843 RKU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D843 RKU Mileage History
- 10/11/2023178,309 mi
- 17/11/2023178,327 mi+18 mi
- 01/11/2024181,987 mi+3,660 mi
- 14/11/2024181,990 mi+3 mi
- 11/11/2025183,492 mi+1,502 mi
Average of roughly 2,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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