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XFX 966S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,915 mi
Last recorded4,915 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFX 966S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 4,915 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 4,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

side wall split but dose note expose cords.n/s/r

Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,820 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 ball joint boots split

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2006 4,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

all 4 ball joint boots split

rear tyres perished

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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XFX 966S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Purple with a 1,584cc 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 XFX 966S, 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

How do I check the history of XFX 966S?

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What year was XFX 966S registered?

XFX 966S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 21 July 1978.

Is XFX 966S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFX 966S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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