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CJE 799V

1980 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,481 mi
Last recorded49,481 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Microbus58,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJE 799V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 49,481 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 49,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 48,151 miles

rear outer c.v boots split

Fail 3 Dec 2005 48,151 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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CJE 799V is a 1980 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 58,647 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJE 799V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CJE 799V registered?

CJE 799V is a 1980 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 14 February 1980.

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