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D847 YLP

1986 Volkswagen Minibus

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD847 YLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,068 miles

Nearside Rear underbody corrosion

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 79,825 miles

Nearside Rear Underbody corrosion

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,171 miles

Nearside Rear under body very corroded

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 79,171 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within prescribed area of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear under body very corroded

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 78,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel 4x mount bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,724 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 76,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,137 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 73,137 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,187 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 70,187 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,081 miles

oil leak rear diff

Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,630 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,106 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 64,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

all four wheel bearings have slight play

battery light on

Fail 28 Jul 2006 60,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,170 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2005 57,537 miles

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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D847 YLP is a 1986 Volkswagen Minibus in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D847 YLP, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D847 YLP is a 1986 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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