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YNJ 621T

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNJ 621T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 107,108 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 105,479 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 104,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 103,982 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside wiper split - requires replacement

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres poor condition

Seals corroded

Slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 May 2009 103,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside wiper split - requires replacement

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres poor condition

Seals corroded

Slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 101,372 miles

rear body inner sills holed & corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2008 101,372 miles

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

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

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

rear body inner sills holed & corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2008 101,359 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrossion to floor pan

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 98,514 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 98,514 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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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YNJ 621T is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YNJ 621T, 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 YNJ 621T registered?

YNJ 621T is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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