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THV 883S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,438 mi
Last recorded71,438 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHV 883S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,438 miles

nearside front & centre, inner door sill corroded

nearside front , foot step, outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,983 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroding

corrosion above nearside front jacking point

excessive corrosion above offside front jacking point

excessive corrosion nearside front foot step outer sill

excessive corrosion nearside front inner sill

Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,980 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all brake hose ferrules corroding

corrosion above nearside front jacking point

excessive corrosion above offside front jacking point

excessive corrosion nearside front foot step outer sill

excessive corrosion nearside front inner sill

play in steering centre pivot

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,937 miles

HC's high on 1st test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excessive corrosion nearside front inner sill(not in prescribe area)

nearside front door step corroded

play in steering arm ball joint

play in steering centre pivot

Fail 5 Aug 2016 69,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

HC's high on 1st test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excessive corrosion nearside front inner sill(not in prescribe area)

nearside front door step corroded

play in steering arm ball joint

play in steering centre pivot

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion nearside front step outer sill

nearside front inner sill corroded

play in steering centre pivot

Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,837 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion nearside front step outer sill

nearside front inner sill corroded

play in steering centre pivot

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,572 miles

corrosion to nearside front step outer sill

nearside front inner sill corroded

play in steering centre pivot

Fail 1 Aug 2014 68,546 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to nearside front step outer sill

exhaust blow & noisey

nearside front inner sill corroded

play in steering centre pivot

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion nearside front wheel arch - under foot step

corrosion offside front under foot step

exhaust blow/noisey

nearside front inner sill corroded

play in centre steering pivot

wiring loom to tow bar damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted to n/s/f

slight play in centre steering pivot

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight wear in centre steering bush

Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

slight wear in centre steering bush

Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bodywork needs att

front no plate needs att

slight brake inbalance on front brakes

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

windscreen washers working at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,741 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 63,350 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroding

brake pedal rubber wearing

emissions high - just ok

o/s/r - corner - floor pan corroded

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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THV 883S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 57,545 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 THV 883S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was THV 883S registered?

THV 883S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 22 February 1978.

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