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D274 WOO

1987 Volkswagen Pick Up

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,575 mi
Last recorded201,575 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up163,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD274 WOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 201,575 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 201,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 199,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner wing (5.2.6)

nearside outer sill corroded not in pescribed area

surface corrosion on chassis not to excess at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2015 199,400 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded By fuel filler cap and with in 30cm of mounting point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill has been yellow chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner wing (5.2.6)

nearside outer sill corroded not in pescribed area

surface corrosion on chassis not to excess at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2014 199,255 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various places under vehicle becoming corroded monitor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2013 198,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 197,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering coupling starting to perish and crack

Pass 9 Dec 2011 195,577 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 193,185 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 193,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 190,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 188,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 188,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 185,365 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 182,907 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 182,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 180,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 180,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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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D274 WOO is a 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D274 WOO, 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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D274 WOO is a 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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