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KWE 859J

1990 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,942 mi
Last recorded18,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWE 859J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,942 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft split pin missing

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

body has corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2016 18,931 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear drive shaft split pin missing

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

body has corrosion

Pass 20 May 2014 18,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake just met minimum efficiency

tyres different size front to rear

Fail 19 May 2014 18,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres different size front to rear

Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 140,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,752 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 9,165 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 100,169 miles

Centre Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sills floor chassis abd brake pipes all very rusty and signs of metal fatigue advise to clean check fully and wax oil to protect

Fail 11 Jul 2009 100,169 miles

Centre Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sills floor chassis abd brake pipes all very rusty and signs of metal fatigue advise to clean check fully and wax oil to protect

Fail 23 Jun 2009 1,069 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front 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 deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

sill floor chassi and lots of priviouse weld and very weak where it as not been weled req lot of seriouse welding from front to rear in all 4 artches and to chassi out riggers

Pass 13 May 2008 101,172 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 101,168 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 93,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 84,217 miles

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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KWE 859J is a 1990 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KWE 859J, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KWE 859J is a 1990 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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