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BYB 387S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,585 mi
Last recorded66,585 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYB 387S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,433 miles

n/s/r subframe corroded

o/s outter cntre sill corroded

o/s/r back panel corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 66,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,370 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,360 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 66,345 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 65,337 miles

body and undrbody corrosion and repairs

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,169 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 63,169 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,961 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,054 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 60,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 58,390 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 58,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,642 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 56,639 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 54,810 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 52,354 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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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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