1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D970 LCY
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1986. Recorded mileage 36,498 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1915cc
D970 LCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 36,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D970 LCY Mileage History
- 29/11/202335,951 mi
- 02/10/202436,324 mi+373 mi
- 03/10/202436,324 mi
- 14/10/202536,498 mi+174 mi
- 15/10/202536,498 mi
Average of roughly 291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D970 LCY 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 Transporter (D970 LCY) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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