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BRX 453T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

240,494 mi
Last recorded240,494 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 453T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 240,494 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 240,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 237,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 235,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge low

some play in steering

Fail 18 May 2017 235,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge low

some play in steering

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 233,694 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

osr tyre edge low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 231,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 228,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 225,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 222,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 202,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 217,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 204,334 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 204,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 199,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 194,853 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 189,897 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 189,880 miles

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

High hydrocarbons at idle

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 189,693 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s steering arm bent

nsr drive shaft contacting air con pipe

osf lower swivel incorrctley fitted

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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BRX 453T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BRX 453T, 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 BRX 453T registered?

BRX 453T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BRX 453T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRX 453T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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