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D145 HYL

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

167,017 mi
Last recorded167,017 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD145 HYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 167,017 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 167,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 165,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 164,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 164,731 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative DRIVERS side not working (4.4.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 162,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 160,832 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 158,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 154,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 151,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 149,198 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 149,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,671 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 143,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 140,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,785 miles

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 7 May 2013 135,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2013 135,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak from coolant hose underside front

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 131,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre starting to split on side wall

Pass 21 May 2011 129,371 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 129,371 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2010 128,929 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 128,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 128,201 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 127,164 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to offside outer sill but not in perscribed area.

nearside rear tyre has radial cracking to sidewall.

Fail 15 May 2008 127,164 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to offside outer sill but not in perscribed area.

nearside rear tyre has radial cracking to sidewall.

Pass 11 May 2007 126,372 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 124,649 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 124,649 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 HYL is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D145 HYL, 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 HYL is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D145 HYL safe to buy?

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