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D139 FDX

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,085 mi
Last recorded160,085 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD139 FDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 160,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 157,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 157,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 157,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 156,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 155,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 153,898 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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D139 FDX is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D139 FDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D139 FDX registered?

D139 FDX is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D139 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D139 FDX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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