MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,438 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nearside front & centre, inner door sill corroded
nearside front , foot step, outer sill corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion to nearside front step outer sill
nearside front inner sill corroded
play in steering centre pivot
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
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
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
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
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
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
both front inner wheel arches corroding
brake pedal rubber wearing
emissions high - just ok
o/s/r - corner - floor pan corroded
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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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THV 883S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 22 February 1978.
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