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D140 SBA

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

351,578 mi
Last recorded351,578 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 SBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 351,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 351,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 339,484 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 339,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 332,848 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 8 Aug 2023 332,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 321,090 miles

Central Front Steering rack mounting bushes worn but not excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 320,803 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *Tail pipe missing* (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Steering rack mounting bushes worn but not excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Not commercial type

Pass 28 Jul 2021 319,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 319,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 311,075 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 310,654 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 301,280 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 301,280 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 299,423 miles

Rear brake flexi ferrules worn

Fail 8 Jun 2018 299,421 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake flexi ferrules - rear worn

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,843 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 29,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2016 294,413 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 292,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 290,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 289,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 286,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 284,605 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear inner drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 5 May 2010 284,605 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear inner drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 11 May 2009 284,023 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2008 277,618 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear inner cv joint leaking

Pass 12 May 2007 253,525 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r seat belt buckle damaged (plastic)

play steering rack ends

Fail 9 May 2007 253,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r seat belt buckle damaged (plastic)

play steering rack ends

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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D140 SBA is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 D140 SBA, 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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D140 SBA is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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