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H780 VCL

1991 Volkswagen Minibus

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Minibus128,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH780 VCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 123,812 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 123,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorstep and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure heavily corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorstep, extending towards chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure heavily corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 121,878 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 117,873 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 117,873 miles

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,020 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 111,023 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 111,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,195 miles

near-side & off side front tyres are perished on side walls

Fail 9 Dec 2013 107,193 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

near-side & off side front tyres are perished on side walls

Pass 3 Dec 2010 106,843 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 106,843 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 106,242 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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H780 VCL is a 1991 Volkswagen Minibus in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 128,497 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 Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H780 VCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H780 VCL is a 1991 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 13 June 1991.

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