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F309 UJB

1997 Volkswagen Microbus

Silver Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,400 mi
Last recorded133,400 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Microbus82,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF309 UJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 133,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 133,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 133,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,389 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 133,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 133,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 133,329 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under side corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 133,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back panel chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side heavily corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2018
Fail 28 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 13,338 miles

Central Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Corrosion forming on and near prescribed area's including brake pipe's.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various oil leak's.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 13,338 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Central Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Corrosion forming on and near prescribed area's including brake pipe's.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various oil leak's.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 133,389 miles

Both front chassis outriggers corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt Centro O/S (5.2.2a)

Towbar mounting area corroding.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 133,389 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Both front chassis outriggers corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt Centro O/S (5.2.2a)

Towbar mounting area corroding.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 133,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 133,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides front floor by outriggers slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2014 133,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides front floor by outriggers slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2013 133,390 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 133,390 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 133,389 miles

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

corrosion forming on underside/components

Fail 28 May 2012 133,390 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 133,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti rolebar bushes have slight play

slight play in n/s trackrod arm

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2011 133,390 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti rolebar bushes have slight play

slight play in n/s trackrod arm

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2010 133,390 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2009 133,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 133,390 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 133,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT GATOR SPLIT

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 133,390 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 133,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 132,107 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 132,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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F309 UJB is a 1997 Volkswagen Microbus in Silver with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 82,374 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 F309 UJB, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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F309 UJB is a 1997 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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