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TBX 328S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,387 mi
Last recorded14,387 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 247,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBX 328S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 14,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 13,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 13,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 13,114 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 13,113 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,147 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 115,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,844 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 101,844 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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TBX 328S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 47,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBX 328S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBX 328S registered?

TBX 328S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is TBX 328S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBX 328S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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