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XGW 840S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGW 840S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,603 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 91,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose to pipe retaining clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play central (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,717 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint rubber (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front jacking point corrosion

Nearside Front tyre cracking up

Offside Front floor pan area corrosion / holed

n/s/r and o/s/f wheel archs corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 90,509 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear rubber boot joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking up side walls

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,364 miles

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

nsf tyre cracking uo on side walls

nsr wheel arch has minor rusting

osf wheel arch has minor rusting

Fail 27 May 2015 90,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all 4 vehicle jacking mounts have corrosion

nsf tyre cracking uo on side walls

osf wheel arch has minor rusting

Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r jacking point outriggers

Fail 3 Jun 2014 89,846 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r jacking point outriggers

Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 May 2013 88,552 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2012 86,326 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre perishing

Pass 25 May 2011 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,496 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 78,496 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 71,408 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2008 65,318 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 65,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 May 2007 59,879 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/sidse rear gator torn on driveshaft

Pass 29 May 2007 59,879 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/sidse rear gator torn on driveshaft

Fail 22 May 2007 59,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side rear outer drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 24 May 2006 53,489 miles

BATTERY LOOSE NEAR SIDE REAR

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

REAR TYRE TREAD LOW BOTH SIDE

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION TO FRONT BRAKES

Pass 24 May 2006 53,489 miles

BATTERY LOOSE NEAR SIDE REAR

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

REAR TYRE TREAD LOW BOTH SIDE

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION TO FRONT BRAKES

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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XGW 840S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XGW 840S, 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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XGW 840S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 11 May 1978.

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