MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,182 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
175/60 14 tyres fitted to front 195/65 14 tyres fitted to rear
Oil leak
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)
195/50 16 tyres fitted to front 205/50 16 tyres fitted to rear
n/s/f brake pipe bent
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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