MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
near side inner sill holed and corroded in non-prescribed area
All tyres badly perished and splitting in treads and sidewalls
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All tyres badly perished and splitting in treads and sidewalls
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?
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TUY 487V is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 68,711 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 TUY 487V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TUY 487V registered?
TUY 487V is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 6 December 1979.
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