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PEA 697W

1980 Volkswagen Microbus

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Microbus58,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEA 697W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,828 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,905 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,961 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

split pins missing from offside and nearside trackrod ends

Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

split pins missing from offside and nearside trackrod ends

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,810 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 46,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,207 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,374 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 39,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PEA 697W is a 1980 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PEA 697W, 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 PEA 697W registered?

PEA 697W is a 1980 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 7 August 1980.

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