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B794 YHY

1987 Volkswagen Microbus

Brown Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,037 mi
Last recorded164,037 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB794 YHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 164,037 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 164,025 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 163,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 162,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 162,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 160,359 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 160,354 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 160,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 160,279 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 160,125 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 160,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 158,623 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 158,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.0 (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B794 YHY is a 1987 Volkswagen Microbus in Brown with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B794 YHY, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B794 YHY is a 1987 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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