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VYU 342S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Bronze Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,699 mi
Last recorded47,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYU 342S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,582 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S rear brake back damp with fluid

O/S front wheel arch insiderusted and holed

O/S headlamp glass stone holed

O/S rear drive shaft outter CV boot split

O/S rear engine compartment badly rusted under battery

battery insecure

both rear brake back plates getting rusty

box sections under front wings badly rusted

dash panel inside below windscreen badly rusted and holed

steering box misting of oil

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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VYU 342S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Bronze with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYU 342S, 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 VYU 342S registered?

VYU 342S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 2 May 1978.

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