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GLN 552T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

22,146 mi
Last recorded22,146 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLN 552T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 22,146 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 22,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated With brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 19,484 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 19,484 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 17,722 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 13,667 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 103,633 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

service braking effort slightly low

Pass 13 May 2015 9,119 miles

HEADLIGHT TELL TALE LAMP INOPERATIVE

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE TUBE CORRODED

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 9,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

HEADLIGHT TELL TALE LAMP INOPERATIVE

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE TUBE CORRODED

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 3,084 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 3,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

main beam warning light inoperative

Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2012 99,946 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear outer cv boot missing repaired with bag and inner cv joint bolts loose

Fail 26 Oct 2010 94,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear outer cv boot missing repaired with bag and inner cv joint bolts loose

Pass 22 May 2009 84,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 80,757 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 79,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 79,768 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2006 79,313 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 79,313 miles

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

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

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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GLN 552T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 68,711 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 GLN 552T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GLN 552T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 21 May 1979.

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