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B351 RPY

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1588cc
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Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,938 mi
Last recorded58,938 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB351 RPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 58,938 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various places inc crossmember,chassis,sill ect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in various places inc chassis,crossmember,inner sill etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose buckle bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive +engine contaminated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front out riggers corroded+holled

both front wheelboxes,sills,door steps,floors,front+rear chassis corroded

both sills/body panes corroded+holled+front wheelbox rears

exhaust detreriorated

front brake disc backing plates corroded/missing

front+rear suspension arms showing corrosion

n/s front bumper endcap missing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 55,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion showing in inner and outer sills outside prescribed area

corrosion showing various places , both front door steps, front out riggers, rear chassis

front brake disc splash guards missing/corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 55,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and inner wheel box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion showing in inner and outer sills outside prescribed area

corrosion showing various places, both front door steps, both front out riggers, rear chassis legs

front brake disc splash guards missing/corroded

nearside front bumper end cap missing

Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,911 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

both front brake disc splash guards corroded

brake pipes showing corrosion

corrosion showing various places

rear shockers light misting of oil

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,530 miles

both front door steps corroded

drivers seat deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

floor panels corroded

front brake pipes showing corrosion

inner sills corroded

rear chassis showing corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2014 23,530 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front door steps corroded

drivers seat deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

floor panels corroded

front brake pipes showing corrosion

inner sills corroded

rear chassis showing corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front+rear wheel boxes,both sills,both door steps,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded and holled

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

exhaust sytem deteriorated in places+tail missing

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s rear bumper end cap loose/hanging off

o/s seatbelt clasp plastic shroud missing,works fine tho

o/s sld handle damaged

o/s sun visor damaged

o/s+n/s front brake disc splash gards badly corroded/deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 20,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front+rear wheel boxes,both sills,both door steps,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded and holled

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

exhaust sytem deteriorated in places+tail missing

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s rear bumper end cap loose/hanging off

o/s seatbelt clasp plastic shroud missing,works fine tho

o/s sld handle damaged

o/s sun visor damaged

o/s+n/s front brake disc splash gards badly corroded/deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front h/lamps/output slightly poor

front brake disc splash gards

front brake discs pitted/deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s bumper end cap loose/hanging off

n/s seatbelt clasp plastic shroud missing,clasp works fine

n/s sun visor

rear brake discs showing some warping

sill,door steps,front+rear wheelboxes,floors ect showing corrosion/corroded/corroded and holled

sld handle damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2012 16,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front h/lamps/output slightly poor

front brake disc splash gards

front brake discs pitted/deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s bumper end cap loose/hanging off

n/s seatbelt clasp plastic shroud missing,clasp works fine

n/s sun visor

rear brake discs showing some warping

sill,door steps,front+rear wheelboxes,floors ect showing corrosion/corroded/corroded and holled

sld handle damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,999 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake disc splash gards slightly deteriorated/deteriorated

both front h/lamps/output slightly deteriorated

both front+rear wheelboxes corroded

front+rear number plates

n/s mirror damaged

n/s sunvisor

o/s front seat belt clasp shroud missing but belt works fine

o/s sld handle damaged

rear brakes showing slight warping

underside inc:floor pans,front door steps,inner+outer sills,rear suspesion arms/outriggers etc all showing corrosion/corroded

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2011 11,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake disc splash gards slightly deteriorated/deteriorated

both front h/lamps/output slightly deteriorated

both front+rear wheelboxes corroded

front+rear number plates

n/s mirror damaged

n/s sunvisor

o/s front seat belt clasp shroud missing but belt works fine

o/s sld handle damaged

rear brakes showing slight warping

underside inc:floor pans,front door steps,inner+outer sills,rear suspesion arms/outriggers etc all showing corrosion/corroded

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc splash gards corroded

front+rear number plates

n/s front seat belt does not re-coil fully but fine

n/s mirror damaged

n/s sun visor

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

o/s rear sld handle damaged

plastic shroud missing on n/s front seat belt clasp but works fine

sills showing corrosion

underside showing corrosion inc:all floors,front door steps,front+rear wheel boxes and subframe,rear lower arms+n/s rear lower spring platform corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2010 108,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc splash gards corroded

front+rear number plates

n/s front seat belt does not re-coil fully but fine

n/s mirror damaged

n/s sun visor

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

o/s rear sld handle damaged

plastic shroud missing on n/s front seat belt clasp but works fine

sills showing corrosion

underside showing corrosion inc:all floors,front door steps,front+rear wheel boxes and subframe,rear lower arms+n/s rear lower spring platform corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,921 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

horn output+switch deteriorated

n/s front seat belt clasp plastic shroud missing but fine

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front seat belt does not fully re-coil but fine

o/s rear bumper end cap missing

sl door handel damaged o/s

underside=all floor pans wheel boxes+both inner sills and front door steps showing corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2009 3,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

horn output+switch deteriorated

n/s front seat belt clasp plastic shroud missing but fine

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front seat belt does not fully re-coil but fine

o/s rear bumper end cap missing

sl door handel damaged o/s

underside=all floor pans wheel boxes+both inner sills and front door steps showing corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2008 98,025 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 98,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 93,116 miles

see mot 432148857004

Fail 27 Feb 2007 93,116 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine mounts weak

small scratches o/s front windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2006 86,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 86,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B351 RPY is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B351 RPY, 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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B351 RPY is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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