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DIG 8587

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8587
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 126,007 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 123,624 miles

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

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 122,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 118,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 118,445 miles

Front Inner steering arms play both

Rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2021 118,445 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front bumper re enforcer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner steering arms play both

Rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 117,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at joiner in middle of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 117,253 miles

Brake cable insecure Rubbing on top of exhaust silencer. (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at joiner in middle of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear brake pipes at middle of vehicle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 117,241 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both n/s upper side markers not working

front cross member/ radiator support corroded

front outriggers corroded

o/s/f brake disc dust cover missing

Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,118 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spring on hand brake centre cable missing

Fail 28 Nov 2018 113,115 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spring on hand brake centre cable missing

Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,802 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 105,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,023 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,523 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounted with [chains and tie wraps]

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 16 Feb 2015 101,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounted with [chains and tie wraps]

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,723 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 96,220 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 96,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

O/S/F Tyre cracked on sidewall.

Oil filler cap missing.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine damp with diesel, no apparent leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,327 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear brake effort low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,134 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,439 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 92,439 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,004 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 75,990 miles

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

surface cracks on o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,071 miles

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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DIG 8587 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 147,938 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 DIG 8587, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DIG 8587 registered?

DIG 8587 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is DIG 8587 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8587 shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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