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GCG 735S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,607 mi
Last recorded63,607 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCG 735S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 63,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 60,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 60,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,468 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 58,464 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,495 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 54,792 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2017 53,121 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Steering pivot point has slight play Idler bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,507 miles

steering centre idler pin has slight play

Pass 5 May 2015 49,664 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2015 49,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2014 48,086 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 47,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 46,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,816 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2010 45,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,243 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust emissions to high failed as per print out

nearside offside rear outer cv gaiters deteriorated and split

off side near side rear suspension component mounting prescribed area surface corrosion

your advised not to let your tax and mot to expiryer as your insurance can be void last tax on car ran out on 29/02/2008

Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,233 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust emissions to high failed as per print out

nearside offside rear outer cv gaiters deteriorated and split

off side near side rear suspension component mounting prescribed area surface corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2008 45,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,536 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 43,535 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GCG 735S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GCG 735S, 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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GCG 735S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 15 March 1978.

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