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UYR 320S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,756 mi
Last recorded50,756 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYR 320S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 50,755 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat stalk fallen off (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

parking brake requirements only just met 16%

Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,468 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear suspension arm end cap excessive corrsion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 49,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking brake master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear suspension arm end cap excessive corrsion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge and cracking on sidewall

Fail 21 Jun 2014 45,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 45,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,304 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front number plate starting to discolour

inner wheel arches, outer sills, floors and front jacking points starting to rust

offside front lower swivel boot split

steering column coupling starting to crack/ perish

Fail 8 Jul 2008 45,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs starting to wear

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front number plate starting to discolour

inner wheel arches, outer sills, floors and front jacking points starting to rust

offside front lower swivel boot split

steering column coupling starting to crack/ perish

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,828 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front number plate starting to discolour

inner and outer sills starting to rust

jacking points, front inner wings and floors rusty

offside rear outer driveshft boots split

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear inner wings and boot floors rusty

rear lights and indicator lenses starting to discolour

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2007 42,822 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear

front number plate starting to discolour

inner and outer sills starting to rust

jacking points, front inner wings and floors rusty

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear inner wings and boot floors rusty

rear light and indicator lens starting to discolour

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,031 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 40,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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UYR 320S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYR 320S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYR 320S registered?

UYR 320S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 5 January 1978.

Is UYR 320S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYR 320S shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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