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XGT 199S

1977 Volkswagen Microbus

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,193 mi
Last recorded196,193 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Microbus42,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGT 199S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 196,193 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 196,191 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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XGT 199S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,063 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 XGT 199S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XGT 199S?

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What year was XGT 199S registered?

XGT 199S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is XGT 199S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGT 199S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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