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AYO 829T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,730 mi
Last recorded62,730 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYO 829T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 62,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) missing OUTER PART OF LINING MISSING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 62,266 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,626 miles

Oil leak

both front brakes bindng slightly

drivers door lower edge slightly corroded

offside front top shocker casing slighly corroded

slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 May 2013 60,710 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

near side rear outer c v gaiter deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,108 miles

Body corroded in places

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

Tape on body and archs

Fail 25 Apr 2012

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Body corroded in places

Tape on body and archs

Pass 4 May 2011 59,323 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 59,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front arch corroded

Offside front body as corrosen not within any 12" body mount

Pass 17 May 2008 58,057 miles

front inner archs showing sings of corrosen

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,540 miles

extencive under boady sealent

offside front body showing corrosen

Fail 19 Jun 2007 57,539 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 57,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front body showing corrosen

Pass 10 May 2006 56,410 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering idler

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 829T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 829T, 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.

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What year was AYO 829T registered?

AYO 829T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 18 April 1979.

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