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D101 GDL

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,703 mi
Last recorded103,703 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 GDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,703 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 103,701 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 166,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 164,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 162,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 161,028 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2021 159,685 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 158,461 miles

Nearside door step corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both rear floor/wheel archs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 156,496 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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D101 GDL is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D101 GDL, 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 D101 GDL registered?

D101 GDL is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D101 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D101 GDL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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