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D125 YGW

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 128,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge and at bottom mounting (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all suspension bushes perished but have no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion. some areas undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2023 126,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe under body x member into 3 way valve next to gearbox mount (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of body cross member ( next to earth strap) within 30 cm of susp arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above body x member (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge and at bottom mounting (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all suspension bushes perished but have no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion. some areas undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both gaitors (2.2.D.2d

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 124,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cab step starting to hole (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both gaitors (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perished between treads & worn on inner edges

both front brakes binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 120,432 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cab step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated front gaitors (2.2.D.2d)

minor exhaust leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 111,030 miles

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

underbody treated

Fail 22 Apr 2015 111,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

underbody treated

Pass 2 May 2014 108,437 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 108,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 105,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 100,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 97,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,460 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside of tread

near side rear wheel bearing showing movement

of side rear wheel bearing showing movement

Fail 17 Apr 2009 93,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outside of tread

of side rear wheel bearing showing movement

Pass 25 Apr 2008 90,395 miles

oil and water leak at rear of engine

Fail 24 Apr 2008 90,395 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil and water leak at rear of engine

Pass 3 May 2007 86,988 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 86,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 80,030 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 80,030 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D125 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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D125 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 1987.

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