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D104 PAX

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,170 mi
Last recorded65,170 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 PAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,494 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S FRONT BRAKE

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,494 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S FRONT BRAKE

Fail 29 Aug 2012 62,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

SOME CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,780 miles

SOME CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,755 miles

FRONT TIE ROD BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SOME CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES AROUND LIMIT VALVE

SOME CORROSION TO N/S FRONT STEP

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,755 miles

FRONT TIE ROD BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SOME CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES AROUND LIMIT VALVE

SOME CORROSION TO N/S FRONT STEP

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,351 miles

FRONT TIE ROD BUSHES PERISHED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SOME CORROSION TO O/S FRONT AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE AT LIMIT VALVE

Fail 12 Aug 2010 55,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT TIE ROD BUSHES PERISHED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SOME CORROSION TO O/S FRONT AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE AT LIMIT VALVE

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,336 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 49,336 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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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D104 PAX is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D104 PAX, 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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What year was D104 PAX registered?

D104 PAX is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D104 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D104 PAX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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