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D155 DPM

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

341,191 mi
Last recorded341,191 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD155 DPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 341,191 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 317,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 311,358 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 310,951 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 290,701 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 290,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear 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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D155 DPM is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D155 DPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D155 DPM registered?

D155 DPM is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D155 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D155 DPM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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