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D129 NNB

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,828 mi
Last recorded129,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD129 NNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 129,828 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 129,828 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 127,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 121,906 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 121,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2018 121,146 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 115,854 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 115,853 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped both (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 143,830 miles

osf arch slight corroion both mirrors slight mist afect

Pass 15 Jun 2013 141,104 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 141,104 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 141,240 miles

osf door step corroded

various parts of body corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 141,221 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf door step corroded

various parts of body corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2010 141,197 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

advise full underseal to preserve body for future

Pass 2 Apr 2009 140,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 138,100 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 138,094 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 136,697 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 136,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 127,458 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 127,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f steering rack link end worn †

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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D129 NNB is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D129 NNB, 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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D129 NNB is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 1987.

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