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D134 WYJ

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD134 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 101,593 miles

Engine oil light is flashing continuously

Fail 19 Apr 2025 101,593 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil light is flashing continuously

Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 101,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,136 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 100,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,435 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 99,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 98,026 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements High pedal effort required (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Unable access engine cover from top

Fail 29 Jun 2021 98,026 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements High pedal effort required (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Unable access engine cover from top

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion on door lower step

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 96,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion on door lower step

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 95,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

small hole in n/s/f lower step

Fail 6 Jun 2019 95,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

small hole in n/s/f lower step

Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,264 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,297 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres walls perished/small splits

rear wheels have been spaced out nuts not quite showing full thread

Fail 23 Oct 2014 90,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres walls perished/small splits

rear wheels have been spaced out nuts not quite showing full thread

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,180 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 88,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 88,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 88,202 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 88,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 84,931 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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D134 WYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D134 WYJ, 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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D134 WYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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