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C18 BCF

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,557 mi
Last recorded189,557 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 BCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 189,557 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 189,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 187,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 186,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 183,436 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 182,461 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 179,492 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 177,296 miles

exhaust system corroding heavily

Pass 9 Jun 2017 175,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deterioration in both rear tyres

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2017 175,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deterioration in both rear tyres

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2016 175,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 175,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 175,034 miles

General rust on underside

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 174,134 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 174,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 172,247 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 172,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 169,880 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 16,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no headlight beam kick up to the near side due to after market stickers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 162,785 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 159,875 miles

smoking slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2007 157,048 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 157,048 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 151,037 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 151,037 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C18 BCF is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C18 BCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 BCF registered?

C18 BCF is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is C18 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 BCF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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