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D117 GST

1987 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van117,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 GST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 97,917 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,272 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 97,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,824 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower sill/outer sill/wing corroded

outer and under body corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,968 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

outer body corroded (sill sections)

Fail 20 Dec 2022 89,968 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

outer body corroded (sill sections)

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis and body corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2021 87,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

chassis and body corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 87,049 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis and body corroded

exhaust deteriated

Pass 28 May 2019 79,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to boot floor both sides

Fail 21 May 2019 79,641 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to boot floor both sides

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,354 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both axle 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. continental headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. continental headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both axle 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,584 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 62,584 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,191 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 51,191 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 May 2013 47,215 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)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,912 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 43,912 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,991 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 37,989 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,212 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 32,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 32,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 5 May 2008 24,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2007 13,620 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2007 13,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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D117 GST is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,116 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D117 GST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D117 GST registered?

D117 GST is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D117 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D117 GST shows 32 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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