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AUB 580S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,788 mi
Last recorded4,788 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUB 580S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 4,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 104 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 98,333 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 97,045 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 95,394 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 90,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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AUB 580S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUB 580S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUB 580S registered?

AUB 580S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 2 May 1978.

Is AUB 580S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUB 580S shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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