1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · D961 STT
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 84,029 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D961 STT Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 84,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D961 STT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D961 STT) between March 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
D961 STT Mileage History
- 20/03/200793,749 mi
- 06/09/201095,025 mi+1,276 mi
- 08/09/201095,025 mi
- 21/12/201195,699 mi+674 mi
- 02/05/201351,028 mi-44,671 mi
- 03/07/2013313,727 km
- 10/07/201351,029 mi
- 04/07/2014315,966 km
- 16/07/2014315,966 km
- 10/07/201552,881 mi
- 06/07/201655,038 mi+2,157 mi
- 11/07/201655,055 mi+17 mi
- 04/08/201756,514 mi+1,459 mi
- 27/07/201858,140 mi+1,626 mi
- 28/08/201959,403 mi+1,263 mi
- 02/09/202061,025 mi+1,622 mi
- 15/07/202462,398 mi+1,373 mi
- 05/06/202569,759 mi+7,361 mi
- 03/06/202684,029 mi+14,270 mi
Average of roughly -506 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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