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D123 JNG

1987 Volkswagen Pick Up

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,728 mi
Last recorded32,728 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up163,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 JNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 32,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 32,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,079 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,102 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake flexi ferrule has excessive corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 13,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 6,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 24 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 114,152 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/side rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2006 114,305 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 114,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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D123 JNG is a 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 163,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D123 JNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D123 JNG registered?

D123 JNG is a 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D123 JNG safe to buy?

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