MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,319 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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general corrosion to vehicle - severe in places
n/s/r driveshaft outer gaiter split
o/s steering rod ball-joint boots are split
rear axle beam in very poor condition
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
general corrosion to vehicle - severe in places
n/s/r driveshaft outer gaiter split
o/s steering rod ball-joint boots are split
rear axle beam in very poor condition
general corrosion to vehicle - severe in places
n/s/r driveshaft outer gaiter split
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
general corrosion to vehicle - severe in places
n/s/r driveshaft outer gaiter split
o/s/r lamp damaged
slight play in all wheel bearings
slight play in steering system
corrosion o/s/f and o/s/r
engine oil leak
front and rear wheel bearing play
o/s/r light lense broken
play in steering joints
rear shock absorber bushes perished and split
rear tyres perished and split
steering box weeping
track rod end boots split
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion o/s/f and o/s/r
engine oil leak
front and rear wheel bearing play
o/s/r light lense broken
play in steering joints
rear shock absorber bushes perished and split
rear tyres perished and split
steering box weeping
track rod end boots split
o/s handbrake effort low
seatbelts in poor condition
slight front judder + imbalance
REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS SEVERELY PERISHED + SPLIT (no cords visible)
front number plate badly damaged,but readable
general corrosion to vehicle - severe in places
indicators flash fast
long handbrake travel
slight play in front wheel bearings
front seat belts frayed
movement in rear wheel bearings and front wheel bearings
o/s/r corrosion appearing
rear tyres perished and cracked
steering arm balljoint slight play
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front seat belts frayed
movement in rear wheel bearings and front wheel bearings
o/s/r corrosion appearing
rear tyres perished and cracked
steering arm balljoint slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ns of screen damaged
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ns of screen damaged
front axle beam in poor condition
general corrosion to vehicle,severe in places
play in all wheel bearings
play in steering box
rear suspension low
windscreen scratched
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front axle beam in very poor condition
general corrosion to vehicle,severe in places
play in all wheel bearings
play in steering box
rear suspension low
windscreen scratched
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Possible slight fuel leak
Some corrosion to O/S/R outer sill
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VFC 598T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 VFC 598T, 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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VFC 598T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 12 June 1979.
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