1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D898 CLX

The 1987 Volkswagen Transporter presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 20 February 2023 at 179,674 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean pass on 18 February 2022 at 179,186 miles. The vehicle shows no advisories or failures across the supplied record, indicating consistent compliance with statutory test requirements over this two-year window. Recorded mileage sits at 179,674 against approximately 39 years of age, equating to roughly 4,600 miles per year. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests covers only 488 miles, confirming the van has seen very light annual use. Such low accumulation relative to its age suggests extended periods of standing rather than regular daily operation, though the sparse two-entry history limits deeper trend analysis. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, particularly on chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points, as MOT passes on low-mileage older vehicles often miss incipient rust not yet at test-threshold levels. The tester recorded no suspension bushes, coil spring, or brake disc concerns, but standing vehicles commonly develop seized calipers and flat-spotted tyres unseen in a clean MOT. Given the absence of recorded faults, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. Verify the 2023 certificate remains valid or budget for a fresh test, and confirm the claimed 179,674 mileage against service stamps given the minimal annual coverage since 2022.