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D122 YGW

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

615,022 mi
Last recorded615,022 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD122 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 615,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 614,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 61,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,320 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,206 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

wear in brake pedal antislip

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,206 miles

wear in brake pedal antislip

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,903 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 60,902 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 107,879 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 107,842 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 107,842 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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D122 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D122 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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What year was D122 YGW registered?

D122 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D122 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D122 YGW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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