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D731 WUF

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Turquoise Petrol 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,119 mi
Last recorded153,119 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD731 WUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 153,119 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 152,642 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 152,626 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 152,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 152,241 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner sill has corrosion not a prescribed area

Pass 8 Jun 2020 152,209 miles

offside rear indicator slightly dim

Pass 8 May 2019 150,291 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 147,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 145,877 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both rear (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2015 144,761 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 142,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside front inner sills holed and corroded not within prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear out riggers holed and corroded not within prescibed areas

offside front step holed and corroded not within prescribed areas

Fail 6 Dec 2013 142,357 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front inner sills holed and corroded but not withing presribed areas

offside and nearside rear out riggers holed and corroded not withing prescribed areas

offside step holed and corroded but not withing prescibed areas

Pass 5 Jan 2013 140,206 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 140,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 136,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 136,759 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 129,192 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 129,192 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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D731 WUF is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Turquoise with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 119,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D731 WUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D731 WUF registered?

D731 WUF is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D731 WUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D731 WUF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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