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ADY 638D

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 638D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 117,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2024 117,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to inner wheel arch not excessive

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle front section not excessive

Pass 29 May 2023 117,229 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2022 117,229 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

main beam tell tale lamp (blue) very dimly lit

Fail 20 May 2022 117,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

main beam tell tale lamp (blue) very dimly lit

Fail 4 Apr 2022 117,228 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 117,229 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2021 117,229 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 117,228 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

main beam tell tale dim

Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,228 miles

Headlamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion on underside of both front steps

Fail 4 Apr 2018 117,228 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion on underside of both front steps

Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion holes both front step underside

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,735 miles

Both front foot steps corrorded/holed,hole O/S/R rear panel

Slight play nearside front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,621 miles

Both front door steps holed,Hole O/S/R engine bay

N/S/R tyre cracking

Play all wheel bearings

Fail 27 Mar 2014 115,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front door steps holed,Hole O/S/R engine bay

N/S/R tyre cracking

Play all wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2013 114,213 miles

Both lower inner wings holed

N/S/R brake back plate damp

Play both rear wheel bearings

Rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,743 miles

offside and nearside rear lower wheel arch starting to corrod

offside outer lower body sill starting to corrod

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,980 miles

offside lower outer body sill starting to corrod

Pass 15 Jul 2008 99,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 94,193 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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ADY 638D is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 123,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADY 638D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADY 638D registered?

ADY 638D is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 1987.

Is ADY 638D safe to buy?

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