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UYK 480S

1977 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,305 mi
Last recorded72,305 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYK 480S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 72,305 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 72,067 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 72,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,803 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 71,791 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,626 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 71,612 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,615 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 68,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,528 miles

Front steering central idler play not excessive

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 65,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section by front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front steering central idler play not excessive

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,975 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 50,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel tank leaking next to starter motor (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front front chassis corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor of van corroded but not considered structural (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,582 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 48,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front and behind axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 May 2015 44,769 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 44,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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UYK 480S is a 1977 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYK 480S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UYK 480S is a 1977 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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