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B300 OWS

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

59,378 mi
Last recorded59,378 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB300 OWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 59,378 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 59,341 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 59,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,150 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,134 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 58,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 57,464 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 57,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017
Fail 27 Oct 2017

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,784 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 99,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2013 96,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,311 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,306 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front foot well holed and corroded

fuel cap panell corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,297 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat belt receiver cover missing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,147 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 83,141 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

due to suspension modifications vehicle not safe to drive

Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,548 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2007

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 78,462 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 78,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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B300 OWS is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B300 OWS, 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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B300 OWS is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 1987.

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