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SJJ 159F

1968 Volkswagen Minibus

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,536 mi
Last recorded62,536 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJJ 159F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 62,536 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner tread

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2017 62,070 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 61,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 61,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,055 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 60,662 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,445 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 59,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 58,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,943 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion at o/s front and rear

over all corrosion through out vehicle

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,594 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,217 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 52,217 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front ball joint dust covers split

Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,801 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 50,801 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2005 50,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side and off side door trims fixings.

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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SJJ 159F is a 1968 Volkswagen Minibus in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJJ 159F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJJ 159F is a 1968 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 12 January 1968.

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The MOT history for SJJ 159F shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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