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D124 BSA

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

210,507 mi
Last recorded210,507 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD124 BSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 210,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 207,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 199,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 196,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 182,865 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 178,176 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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D124 BSA is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D124 BSA, 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

How do I check the history of D124 BSA?

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What year was D124 BSA registered?

D124 BSA is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D124 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D124 BSA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D124 BSA have outstanding finance?

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