MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear cab corroded behind wheel arch
oi leaks under engine
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear cab corroded behind wheel arch
handbrake travel high
oi leaks under engine
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
general oil leaks under engine
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front door and front and rear wheel arches corroding
Offside Front chassis starting to corrode
front washers working but weak
general oil leaks under car
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
different ply ratings on rear axle
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
different ply ratings on rear axle
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f inner wing area corroded
inner wing panel above offside front chassis outrigger corroded
corrosion above offside front chassis outrigger
o/s/f inner wing area corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
offside front inner wing panel corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?
Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GUW 998W is a 1980 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 58,647 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 GUW 998W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GUW 998W registered?
GUW 998W is a 1980 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is GUW 998W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GUW 998W shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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