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D728 JPR

1987 Volkswagen Pick Up

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,822 mi
Last recorded168,822 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up163,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD728 JPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 168,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 168,236 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 168,005 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 167,499 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2018 166,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 13 Apr 2017 165,378 miles

play in o/s/r shocker bush

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 163,987 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 163,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2014 162,083 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 162,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 160,623 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 159,049 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 159,043 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 157,403 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 157,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 151,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 151,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 148,993 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 148,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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D728 JPR is a 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 163,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D728 JPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D728 JPR registered?

D728 JPR is a 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D728 JPR safe to buy?

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