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D145 BLX

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

145,055 mi
Last recorded145,055 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD145 BLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 145,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 144,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 144,859 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 144,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also badly persished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 144,068 miles

rusty body

Fail 28 Mar 2019 144,068 miles

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

rusty body

Fail 18 Feb 2019 144,067 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seatbelt area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working staying on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose plus broken bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

brake pads look low unable to see them very well?

rusty body etc

Pass 18 Dec 2017 143,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear both tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2017 143,214 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative only flashing/working on one side (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone boot (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear both tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 140,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 140,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 134,798 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 130,981 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 130,980 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 127,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system low life

Pass 28 Jun 2012 127,446 miles

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

Rear exhaust system low life

Pass 21 Jun 2011 124,885 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 124,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 121,750 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 121,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 116,949 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 116,949 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2008 112,825 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 31 May 2007 110,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 107,559 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 107,559 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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D145 BLX is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 D145 BLX, 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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D145 BLX is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 March 1987.

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