MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/r subframe corroded
o/s outter cntre sill corroded
o/s/r back panel corroded
Brake pipe inadequately clipped centre front (3.6.B.1)
Braking system leaking front compensator n/s/f (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger to inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not checked (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
n/s/r subframe corroded
o/s outter cntre sill corroded
o/s/r back panel corroded
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
n/s/f inner wing / out-rigger holed
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
rear side lights dim
slight perishing o/s/r tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
n/s/f inner wing / out-rigger holed
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
rear side lights dim
slight perishing o/s/r tyre
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
o/s/r cross-member holed
rear side-lights dim
slight perishing o/s/r tyre
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
n/s/f inner wing holed
n/s/r tyre low on air
body and undrbody corrosion and repairs
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
steering damper bush worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
unable to assess floor and chassis due to under seal
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
unable to assess floor and chassis due to heavy under seal
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
unable to assess brake pipes due to under seal
unable to assess chassis etc due to heavy under seal
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BYB 387S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYB 387S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BYB 387S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 13 July 1978.
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