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J154 UPA

1991 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,315 mi
Last recorded191,315 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ154 UPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 191,315 miles

coolant leak on engine - poss water pump

exhaust downpipe clamp missing & blowing slightly on joint

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 3 Sep 2010 191,315 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak on engine - poss water pump

exhaust downpipe clamp missing & blowing slightly on joint

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak(s) on engine

spare wheel missing from retaining cage under vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2009 160,271 miles

Advise N/S/R outer drive shaft gaiter split

Advise engine management light on

Advise exhaust clamp missing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 160,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise N/S/R outer drive shaft gaiter split

Advise engine management light on

Advise exhaust clamp missing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 137,342 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 137,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 125,930 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 122,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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J154 UPA is a 1991 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J154 UPA, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J154 UPA is a 1991 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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