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JUL 297W

1981 Volkswagen Minibus

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Minibus96,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 297W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 103,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 101,944 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 101,943 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 101,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 101,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 100,569 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft cv gaiter split both ends

Pass 6 May 2016 99,207 miles

Offside Rear Inner c v gaiter is split

Offside Rear Outer c v gaiter is split

Fail 5 May 2016 99,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner c v gaiter is split

Offside Rear Outer c v gaiter is split

Pass 27 May 2015 98,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,207 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 96,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 95,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 95,743 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 95,010 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 95,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 93,287 miles

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

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

offside front corner bumper missing

Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front corner bumper missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,163 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 88,494 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 88,494 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 87,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 84,243 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,277 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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JUL 297W is a 1981 Volkswagen Minibus in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 96,207 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 JUL 297W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JUL 297W is a 1981 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 17 March 1981.

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