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D126 GST

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,734 mi
Last recorded67,734 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 GST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 67,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,789 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 60,659 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,837 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 49,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,942 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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D126 GST is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D126 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 D126 GST registered?

D126 GST is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D126 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D126 GST shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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