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AYE 808T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,744 mi
Last recorded62,744 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYE 808T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 62,744 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 62,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,140 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 59,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 59,239 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 58,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,546 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 76,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2012 52,616 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 50,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,242 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2009 43,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle underside and brake/fuel pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 9 May 2009 43,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle underside and brake/fuel pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2008 42,973 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heavy surface corrosion on all underbody panels and inner sills.

Heavy surface corrosion on n/s sill and n/s/f door step.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Underbody brake pipes undersealed.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,259 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 41,259 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AYE 808T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 68,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYE 808T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYE 808T registered?

AYE 808T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 26 March 1979.

Is AYE 808T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYE 808T shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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