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F680 YNW

1988 Volkswagen Minibus

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,821 mi
Last recorded117,821 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 YNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 117,821 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2026 117,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,820 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 117,820 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,819 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 117,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,198 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 117,196 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,779 miles

No rear most seats fitted at the time of this vehicles retest

Fail 12 Jul 2011 113,777 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 111,233 miles

The metal(clutch fluid pipe) is badly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 111,229 miles

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The metal(clutch fluid pipe) is badly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 103,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 100,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 100,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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F680 YNW is a 1988 Volkswagen Minibus in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F680 YNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F680 YNW is a 1988 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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