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DLB 99T

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

6,030 mi
Last recorded6,030 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 99T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 6,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 4,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 4,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 3,398 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 2,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 2,677 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 2,677 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 2,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 1,733 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front axle heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Fail 22 Sep 2017 1,731 miles

Battery insecure Both o/s + n/s (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front axle heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Pass 30 Sep 2016 1,057 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,338 miles

batterys insecure

corrosion to all doors

corrosion to roof

Fail 12 Jul 2012 40,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

batterys insecure

corrosion to all doors

corrosion to roof

Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,429 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

n/s roof gutter and n/s doors corroded

n/s/f, o/s/f, and n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 36,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 36,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 34,405 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,973 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,258 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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DLB 99T is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 57,545 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 DLB 99T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DLB 99T registered?

DLB 99T is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 4 October 1978.

Is DLB 99T safe to buy?

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