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D145 OTH

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (7 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate36.8%

Mileage

234,447 mi
Last recorded234,447 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD145 OTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 234,447 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside - Cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 234,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside - Cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside front floor pan corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 234,430 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 234,430 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 234,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened weld not up to standard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 234,373 miles

Body panels have surface corrosion

NS and OS front inner door steps surface corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2012 234,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Body panels have surface corrosion

NS and OS front inner door steps surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 231,419 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 231,419 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 203,353 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 229,998 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 228,001 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 228,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 226,028 miles

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

offside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2007 226,028 miles

offside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2007 224,828 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 224,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

both front door steps underside corroded not in perscibed areas

Fail 21 Dec 2006 224,795 miles

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 224,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 OTH is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.8%.

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 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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D145 OTH is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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