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D117 GHN

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,275 mi
Last recorded116,275 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 GHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 116,275 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 115,213 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,857 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,059 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 112,059 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,729 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 107,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,341 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Jun 2017 101,341 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,637 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and generally all clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rust near engine mount

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable Rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rust near engine mount

brake pedal operation slight squeel

Fail 15 Jun 2016 94,561 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and generally all clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rust near engine mount

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable Rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rust near engine mount

brake pedal operation slight squeel

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,887 miles

n/s track rod bent

Fail 29 Jun 2015 90,887 miles

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

n/s track rod bent

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,919 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,185 miles

Advise bind to o/s/r wheel

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 86,665 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 86,665 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 86,263 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2008 83,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 81,660 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,717 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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D117 GHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D117 GHN, 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 D117 GHN registered?

D117 GHN is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D117 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D117 GHN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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