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D126 UJO

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

278,703 mi
Last recorded278,703 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 UJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 278,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 278,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2013 278,655 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 278,655 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 273,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 273,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 268,098 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 268,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 262,837 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 262,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 UJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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