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D7 OKA

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,863 mi
Last recorded32,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 OKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 32,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,065 miles

All hydraulic rams have light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by inner suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced associated panel holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by inner suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 32,041 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All hydraulic rams have light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by inner suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced associated panel holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by inner suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 31,678 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 31,658 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 31,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill Corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 31,010 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 30,577 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 29,105 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,593 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 61,567 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,600 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake backing plates slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,600 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,799 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,722 miles

Both rear back plates slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both steering arm inner ball joints slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake back plates slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 86,540 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 74,118 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 74,112 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,245 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,993 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 48,993 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 46,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nearside rear quarter bumper insecure.

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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D7 OKA is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D7 OKA, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D7 OKA is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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