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D771 VAP

1987 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

42,363 mi
Last recorded42,363 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Home41,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD771 VAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ON LIMIT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 42,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,596 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 41,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,321 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

possible oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2021 41,318 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

possible oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,640 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.14C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.14C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 35,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.14C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,188 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 30,188 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,120 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 25,115 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,327 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 22,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,671 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 16,661 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,982 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 13,982 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,645 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 11,645 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,546 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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D771 VAP is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 41,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D771 VAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D771 VAP registered?

D771 VAP is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D771 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D771 VAP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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