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VFC 598T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,319 mi
Last recorded73,319 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFC 598T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,315 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,936 miles

general corrosion to vehicle - severe in places

n/s/r driveshaft outer gaiter split

Fail 21 Sep 2013 71,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,707 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,118 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 66,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,430 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 65,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 63,946 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 63,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,651 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 62,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,648 miles

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?

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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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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