MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
Body has slight corrosion nearside inner sill (6.1.B.2)
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
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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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VYX 522S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 June 1978.
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