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F916 JYA

1989 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

6,980 mi
Last recorded6,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF916 JYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 6,980 miles

Slight movement in the front suspension joints

Fail 27 Jul 2020 6,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight movement in the front suspension joints

Pass 16 Jul 2019 6,938 miles

All brakes starting to bind, vehicle appears to have been stood

Slight movement front ball joints

o/s door step and rear valance corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 6,870 miles

Brakes starting to bind, vehicle appears to have been stood.

Underside corroded

o/s door step corroded and holed

Fail 10 Jul 2018 6,870 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes starting to bind, vehicle appears to have been stood.

Underside corroded

o/s door step corroded and holed

Pass 12 Jul 2017 6,846 miles

Areas of corrosion on the body

Pass 23 Jun 2016 6,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 105,294 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 5,289 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 103,061 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 101,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 92,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,176 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 82,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both h beam lamp reflecters corrodded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,138 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Brake pipes slightly rusted

Exhaust system deteriorated

Flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front coil springs rusted

Front tyres worn irregularly

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside rear outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Petrol cap stiff to operate

Rear coil springs slightly rusted

Slight movement in front antiroll bar bushes

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Steering rack boots slightly perrished

Water leak

Fail 3 Jul 2008 75,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Brake pipes slightly rusted

Exhaust system deteriorated

Flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front coil springs rusted

Front tyres worn irregularly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside rear outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Petrol cap stiff to operate

Rear coil springs slightly rusted

Slight movement in front antiroll bar bushes

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Steering rack boots slightly perrished

Water leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 205,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 195,971 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 195,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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F916 JYA is a 1989 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F916 JYA, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F916 JYA is a 1989 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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