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PBW 950T

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,848 mi
Last recorded35,848 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 950T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 35,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

front brake performance slight imbalance

handbrake just made performance

slight travel in hand brake lever

steering idler arm slight movement

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,536 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 34,536 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 34,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,462 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 34,321 miles

all chassis painted in undersill.front axle beam slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,337 miles

n/s/r/ tyre has small cut in outer side wall

Fail 31 May 2013 33,198 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

n/s/r/ tyre has small cut in outer side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,457 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,252 miles

body/chassis/suspension/floor corroded

engine oil leak

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear wheel bearing play

right front brake backplate missing

seatbelt mounts corroded

steering idler play

Fail 19 Feb 2007 29,252 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

chassis/body/suspension/floor corroded

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear wheel bearing play

right front brake backplate missing

right rear chassis rigger corroded

seatbelt mounts corroded

steering idler play

Fail 27 Sep 2005 29,234 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s rear drive shaft boots split

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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PBW 950T is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 57,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBW 950T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PBW 950T is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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