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B4 GSE

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,284 mi
Last recorded131,284 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 131,284 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 130,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 129,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 129,099 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,155 miles

Offside Front Slight bind through lack of use

Offside Rear Slight bind to brake probably through lack of use

Pass 22 Jul 2017 127,112 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 125,187 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind o/s/f brake and o/s/r brake

slight corrosion in various areas of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2015 123,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 123,807 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 121,919 miles

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

nsf seat bolts loose at rear but seat secure

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,004 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 115,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 115,297 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 114,298 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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B4 GSE is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B4 GSE, 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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B4 GSE is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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