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GUW 781J

1971 Volkswagen Minibus

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,927 mi
Last recorded83,927 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 781J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 83,927 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 83,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 82,903 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 82,893 miles

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 82,519 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,245 miles

all new panels have been used for repair items, But lots of under seal used on welded joints so full inpecsion of welding could not seen.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,789 miles

vehicle underside very rusty

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

vehicle bodywork poor!

vehicle underside extensively welded!

Fail 19 Mar 2011 80,789 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

vehicle bodywork poor!

vehicle underside extensively welded!

vehicle underside very rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,771 miles

body very rusty

exstenive welding underneath

nearside slidling door very rusty

underside has excessivley corroded areas outside of prescribed areas!!

underside heavily undersealed and freashly blacked out

Pass 6 Apr 2009 77,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ex crodded outrigers and floor pan covers!

horn weak

rear brake hose unions rusty

underside been black out

Fail 6 Apr 2009 77,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ex crodded outrigers and floor pan covers!

horn weak

underside been black out

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,773 miles

body work poor

excessively corroded areas outside of prescrbed areas!!!!!

rusty areas underneath

Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body work poor

excessively corroded areas outside of prescrbed areas!!!!!

rusty areas underneath

Pass 31 May 2007 73,965 miles

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Fail 29 May 2007 73,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body and wheel archs poor with rust holes!

floor pans and out rigers crooded with holes!!!

n/s/r lens cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

extensive welding,axle welded, general rust spots

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split+n/s/f

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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GUW 781J is a 1971 Volkswagen Minibus in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GUW 781J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GUW 781J is a 1971 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 17 June 1971.

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