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D125 GST

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,095 mi
Last recorded93,095 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 GST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,095 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth around outer shoulder

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion clutch pipe

Fail 1 Nov 2016 93,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill & inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hoses to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth around outer shoulder

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion clutch pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,624 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 87,811 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,241 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,186 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,704 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,673 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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D125 GST is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D125 GST, 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 D125 GST registered?

D125 GST is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 1987.

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The MOT history for D125 GST shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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