1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · D993 BAB
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 150,059 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D993 BAB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2022
- 150,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D993 BAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (D993 BAB) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Brake drum back plate insecure holed by corrosion (1.1.14 (d))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))”.
D993 BAB Mileage History
- 23/05/2022150,059 mi
- 31/05/2022150,059 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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