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VYX 522S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,532 mi
Last recorded147,532 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYX 522S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 147,532 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Front and rear cross members corroded and holed

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 147,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear sills corroded

Front and rear cross members corroded and holed

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 140,780 miles

front and rear cross members corroded and holed

surface corrosion and corrosion on inner sill and previously repaired patches o/side and n/side

wiper operation slightly slow

Fail 12 Apr 2018 140,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear cross members corroded and holed

surface corrosion and corrosion on inner sill and previously repaired patches o/side and n/side

wiper operation slightly slow

Pass 10 Sep 2015 139,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 139,374 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion nearside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside front track rod bent

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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VYX 522S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYX 522S, 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 VYX 522S registered?

VYX 522S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is VYX 522S safe to buy?

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