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D306 GLJ

1987 Volkswagen Minibus

Beige Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,359 mi
Last recorded178,359 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Minibus66,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD306 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 178,359 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill excessively corroded but not prescribed area

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

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

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

Rust on body in various places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 178,359 miles

Nearside sill corroded - not in prescribed area

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

Offside sill excessively corroded (holed)- not in prescribed area

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

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

temp mirror glass fitted offside

various corrosion all around body

Fail 20 Sep 2018 178,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear bench seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has a hole from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear bench seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroded - not in prescribed area

Offside sill excessively corroded (holed)- not in prescribed area

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 178,359 miles

Rear oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jul 2017 178,359 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 178,359 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 178,359 miles

slight corrosion on offside seal

Pass 5 Nov 2014 178,359 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 178,359 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 178,359 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2011 176,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 176,180 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 173,301 miles

N/S passanger foot step corroded and holed

both rear tyre tread cracking

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2009 172,940 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 172,524 miles

nearside and offside front floor steps rusted through

Pass 5 Sep 2006 172,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front floor rust, outside perscribed areas.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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D306 GLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Minibus in Beige with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 66,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D306 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D306 GLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 27 January 1987.

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