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YBA 301S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,671 mi
Last recorded19,671 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBA 301S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 19,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 19,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 19,281 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YBA 301S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBA 301S, 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 YBA 301S registered?

YBA 301S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YBA 301S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBA 301S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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