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DGW 287B

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,489 mi
Last recorded22,489 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 287B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 22,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 22,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 13,905 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2024 13,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2023 10,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot covered in grease

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 9,169 miles

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

chips on screen

slight wear/movement on steering rack mounts

very slight bind n/s/r brake

very slight play/wear n/s rack end

Pass 5 Feb 2021 5,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 4,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 4,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,729 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DGW 287B is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,390 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 DGW 287B, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DGW 287B is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is DGW 287B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 287B shows 12 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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