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AYO 852T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,930 mi
Last recorded47,930 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYO 852T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,716 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2017 47,700 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2016 46,691 miles

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle both sides

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,341 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,212 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,202 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 46,195 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 45,586 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front axle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,586 miles

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

front axle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,671 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 44,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

near side battery tray is corroded but not in prescribed area

off side belly cover pan is corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 44,125 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 43,188 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,188 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,168 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 38,701 miles

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 852T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 852T, 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 852T registered?

AYO 852T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 4 May 1979.

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