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D142 OTH

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,129 mi
Last recorded147,129 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD142 OTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 147,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 147,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 146,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 21 Mar 2018 146,740 miles

tail pipe missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake item Result Brake efficiency 16% may require adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2017 146,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 146,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 146,095 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 145,487 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe missing

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 11 Mar 2014 145,147 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 145,147 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 144,896 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

tail pipe missing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 144,393 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe pipe missing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 144,393 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe pipe missing

Pass 19 Mar 2011 143,493 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres inner edge wear

Fail 10 Mar 2011 14,348 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 26 Mar 2010 140,344 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2008 133,166 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 16 May 2008 133,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Car tested under wet conditions

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 130,312 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brake back plates slightly corroding.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 128,496 miles

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

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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D142 OTH is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D142 OTH, 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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D142 OTH is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1987.

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