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VUU 18S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,566 mi
Last recorded31,566 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUU 18S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 31,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 29,306 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2015 29,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,014 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 29,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,660 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,751 miles

slight play in steering centre pivot

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 24,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,535 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,884 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 18,958 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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VUU 18S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 18S, 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 18S registered?

VUU 18S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VUU 18S safe to buy?

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