1987 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L Petrol · D966 APM
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1987. Recorded mileage 135,410 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D966 APM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 135,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D966 APM Mileage History
- 30/03/200698,084 mi
- 14/03/200710,089 mi-87,995 mi
- 09/04/2008101,960 mi+91,871 mi
- 30/06/2009104,189 mi+2,229 mi
- 25/06/2010105,757 mi+1,568 mi
- 28/06/2010105,757 mi
- 20/04/2011105,904 mi+147 mi
- 12/04/2012107,554 mi+1,650 mi
- 12/04/2012107,554 mi
- 15/05/2013108,467 mi+913 mi
- 28/05/2014110,055 mi+1,588 mi
- 05/05/2015110,980 mi+925 mi
- 23/05/2016113,040 mi+2,060 mi
- 10/05/2017115,029 mi+1,989 mi
- 11/05/2017115,029 mi
- 21/05/2018118,692 mi+3,663 mi
- 23/05/2018118,707 mi+15 mi
- 21/05/2019121,170 mi+2,463 mi
- 11/05/2021125,060 mi+3,890 mi
- 27/05/2021125,081 mi+21 mi
- 27/05/2021125,081 mi
- 18/05/2022128,250 mi+3,169 mi
- 18/05/2022128,255 mi+5 mi
- 22/05/2023130,871 mi+2,616 mi
- 26/05/2023130,871 mi
- 13/05/2024132,703 mi+1,832 mi
- 14/05/2025134,262 mi+1,559 mi
- 14/05/2025134,263 mi+1 mi
- 08/05/2026135,410 mi+1,147 mi
Average of roughly 1,856 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D966 APM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D966 APM) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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