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Q151RAE

1987 Volkswagen Minibus

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

72,387 mi
Last recorded72,387 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Minibus66,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ151RAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general body condition poor

underside of vehicle general corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,799 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 71,798 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,506 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 70,464 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake Light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,600 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 67,571 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,946 miles

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

body rough various.

Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,920 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

body rough various.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

many rusty holes underside.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 66,415 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front of centre (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded master to limiter (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

many rusty holes underside.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master to valve. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

body very rough (various).

excessive corrosion + holes underside.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 66,119 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master to valve. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

body very rough (various).

excessive corrosion + holes underside.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,502 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed master to centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edge

Offside Front step corroded

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

under side of vehicle corroded and holed non prescribed areas

Fail 4 Aug 2018 64,501 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed master to centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edge

Offside Front step corroded

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

under side of vehicle corroded and holed non prescribed areas

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,610 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,608 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,785 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master to valve. (3.6.B.2c)

general rust + holes throughout.

rear chassis rusty + holed.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 57,694 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master to valve. (3.6.B.2c)

general rust + holes throughout.

rear chassis rusty + holed.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,880 miles

bad oil leak.

rear seats have been removed

Fail 6 Aug 2015 54,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

bad oil leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,731 miles

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

Oil leak

body very rough + rusty.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,730 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

body very rough + rusty.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,182 miles

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

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

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

front floor rusty and holed

n/s/r light lense damaged

n/s/r tyre sidweall damaged

o/s/f axle bush slight movement

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear plate damaged

underside of vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

various susoention boots perished

Fail 3 Aug 2013 45,075 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front floor rusty and holed

n/s/r light lense damaged

n/s/r tyre sidweall damaged

o/s/f axle bush slight movement

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear plate damaged

underside of vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

various susoention boots perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,173 miles

Major oil leak.

varios rust + holes underside.

various parts of body rough + rusty.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 40,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Major oil leak.

varios rust + holes underside.

various parts of body rough + rusty.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,401 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

lots of rust + holes.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 36,401 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

lots of rust + holes.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,210 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 32,210 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,958 miles

lots of rust + holes.

oil leak.

tow bar removed.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 28,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

lots of rust + holes.

oil leak.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 May 2006 18,838 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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Q151RAE is a 1987 Volkswagen Minibus in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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

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 Q151RAE, 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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Q151RAE is a 1987 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 5 October 1987.

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