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D124 SBA

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,467 mi
Last recorded230,467 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD124 SBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 230,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

headlight convertors fitted

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jan 2008 221,885 miles

battery warning light on

headlight converters fitted

slight freeplay @ both rear whl brgs

Pass 4 Dec 2006 219,858 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 219,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 SBA is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBA, 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 D124 SBA registered?

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

Is D124 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D124 SBA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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