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AYO 815T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,537 mi
Last recorded48,537 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYO 815T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joining section to rear brake hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 47,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorating

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,200 miles

Brake pipes coated, impairing corrosion assessment.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,814 miles

Brake pipes coated in underseal, impairing corrosion assessment.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 46,803 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.2.6)

Brake pipes coated in underseal, impairing corrosion assessment.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,431 miles

Brake pipes coated in underseal, impairing corrosion assessment.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,431 miles

Brake pipes coated in underseal, impairing corrosion assessment.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,138 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 46,138 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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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AYO 815T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYO 815T, 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 AYO 815T registered?

AYO 815T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is AYO 815T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYO 815T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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