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VUL 987S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,437 mi
Last recorded59,437 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUL 987S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,437 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 59,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 May 2017 58,670 miles

advise front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 58,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

advise front and rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 57,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,880 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,785 miles

both front wiper blades split

corrosion to n/s/f inner panel

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 18 May 2012 52,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 50,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,025 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 49,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2009 46,422 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 46,422 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 44,733 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,733 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,655 miles

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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VUL 987S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUL 987S, 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.

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What year was VUL 987S registered?

VUL 987S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 12 April 1978.

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