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VUU 13S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,935 mi
Last recorded29,935 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUU 13S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,935 miles

Corrosion on OSF footwell

Engine oil leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All four (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight exhaust blow

Slight steering column play

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,626 miles

left headlamp pattern

slight exhaust blow

steering column slight play

steering idler play

Fail 24 Mar 2017 29,626 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

left headlamp pattern

slight exhaust blow

steering column slight play

steering idler play

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,668 miles

front number plate cracked

sligh5t play in steering wheel top mount

Fail 17 Mar 2016 28,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front number plate cracked

rear

sligh5t play in steering wheel top mount

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

emissions high

exhaust blow

front numberplate damaged

handbrake balance

headlamp patterns

right front shockabsorber damp

right rear chassis/torsion housing corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake balance

front number plate damaged

oil leak

right front shock absorber damp

slight exhaust blow

slight rear wheel bearing play

steering column play

steering idler play

Pass 6 Apr 2013 26,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate damaged

slight blow from exhaust

slight oil leak

slight rear wheel bearing play

slight steering column play

steering idler play

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,386 miles

handbrake cable fouls brake servo

right front shock damp

slight blow from exhaust

slight rear wheel bearing play

steering column play

steering idler play

Fail 27 Mar 2012 25,386 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

handbrake cable fouls brake servo

right front shock damp

slight blow from exhaust

slight rear wheel bearing play

steering column play

steering idler play

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,969 miles

drag link end play

front brake discs slight distortion

rear brake balance

slight blow from exhaust

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,969 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

drag link end play

front brake discs slight distortion

rear brake balance

slight blow from exhaust

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,765 miles

drag link ends play

left front lower shock mount worn

left headlamp pattern poor

left rear brake flexi hose deteriorated

steering idler play

Fail 29 Mar 2010 22,765 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drag link ends play

left front lower shock mount worn

left headlamp pattern poor

left rear brake flexi hose deteriorated

steering idler play

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,387 miles

drag link play

rear torsion tube mounts corroded

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,572 miles

child seat fitted to left front

drag link play

rear torsion tube mounts corroded

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 12 May 2007 20,184 miles

Both front and left rear flexi hose ends rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Right rear CV boot cracked

Right rear sill corrosion

Steering idler play

Fail 12 May 2007 20,184 miles

Both front and left rear flexi hose ends rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Right rear CV boot cracked

Right rear sill corrosion

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering idler play

Pass 13 May 2006 18,707 miles

front discs slight distortion

front number plate damaged

left headlamp pattern

rear wheel bearing play

steering idler play

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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VUU 13S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUU 13S, 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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VUU 13S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VUU 13S safe to buy?

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