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VUU 16S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUU 16S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,754 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,649 miles

175/60 14 tyres fitted to front 195/65 14 tyres fitted to rear

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 69,612 miles

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

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,193 miles

195/50 16 tyres fitted to front 205/50 16 tyres fitted to rear

n/s/f brake pipe bent

Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

195/50 16 tyres fitted to front 205/50 16 tyres fitted to rear

n/s/f brake pipe bent

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,712 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 65,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 16S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VUU 16S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUU 16S registered?

VUU 16S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VUU 16S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUU 16S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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