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YWF 387T

1978 Volkswagen Van

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Van33,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWF 387T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,633 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear x-member corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2006 89,633 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear x member corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2005 86,734 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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YWF 387T is a 1978 Volkswagen Van in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 33,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWF 387T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YWF 387T?

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What year was YWF 387T registered?

YWF 387T is a 1978 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 8 November 1978.

Is YWF 387T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWF 387T 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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