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D115 YGW

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,637 mi
Last recorded126,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD115 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 126,637 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,069 miles

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 125,773 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,597 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both door steps corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 125,399 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

cooling piped insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2016 125,201 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 125,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 125,199 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 124,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 122,603 miles

ADVISED slight parking brake travel

ADVISED vehicle over heat when hot

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,284 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 121,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 116,330 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 116,329 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 115,337 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 115,337 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 113,975 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 112,487 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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D115 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D115 YGW, 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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D115 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 1987.

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