MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
left headlamp pattern
slight exhaust blow
steering column slight play
steering idler play
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
front number plate cracked
sligh5t play in steering wheel top mount
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
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
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
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
handbrake cable fouls brake servo
right front shock damp
slight blow from exhaust
slight rear wheel bearing play
steering column play
steering idler play
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
drag link end play
front brake discs slight distortion
rear brake balance
slight blow from exhaust
steering idler play
suspension lowered
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
drag link ends play
left front lower shock mount worn
left headlamp pattern poor
left rear brake flexi hose deteriorated
steering idler play
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
drag link play
rear torsion tube mounts corroded
steering idler play
suspension lowered
child seat fitted to left front
drag link play
rear torsion tube mounts corroded
steering idler play
suspension lowered
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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