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UFG 180Y

1982 Volkswagen Minibus

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,391 mi
Last recorded169,391 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFG 180Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 169,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 182,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2014 169,390 miles

advise csuspension bushes perishing

advise rear tyres worn inner edge

advise surface corrosion to bodywork

Pass 11 Aug 2012 169,391 miles

advise flexi hose ferrels deteriorating

advise slight play/wear in front antirollbar bushes

advise slight play/wear in rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Aug 2012 169,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise flexi hose ferrels deteriorating

advise slight play/wear in front antirollbar bushes

advise slight play/wear in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 169,391 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F tyre worn on the edges

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F mirror glass deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 169,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 169,392 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 169,392 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 169,392 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 169,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE REAR ROW OF SEATS REMOVED/NOT FITTED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 25 Jun 2007 163,518 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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UFG 180Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Minibus in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UFG 180Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UFG 180Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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