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D131 AGU

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,970 mi
Last recorded93,970 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD131 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 93,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 93,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,909 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 93,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall is perished

Offside Front seat belt cover missing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,727 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,727 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,194 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 91,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,788 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,743 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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D131 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 D131 AGU, 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 D131 AGU registered?

D131 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D131 AGU safe to buy?

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