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442 YUG

2014 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,254 mi
Last recorded33,254 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration442 YUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 33,254 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 100,565 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 5mm

Fail 22 Dec 2025 100,565 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror - LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 5mm

Pass 5 Dec 2024 97,716 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 30,181 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 89,443 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,725 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 28,676 miles

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 26,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 25,143 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 25,143 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 23,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 23,016 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle trailing arm bolt broken (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 41,445 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,160 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 21,159 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 31,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 18,974 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 18,972 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both sides (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Suspect centre idler (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 14,853 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play centre (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 14,845 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 14,792 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)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 14,792 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,772 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 14,052 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,855 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 12,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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442 YUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 442 YUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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442 YUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 24 November 2014.

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