MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,146 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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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