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UYB 758R

1977 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Type 232,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 758R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 94,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,389 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 85,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 80,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and could not see age

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and could not see age

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,817 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,522 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,522 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,329 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,194 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,225 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,589 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2010 77,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,950 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,886 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 75,886 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,099 miles

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

o/s/r outer c.v gaitor insercure

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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UYB 758R is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 32,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYB 758R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYB 758R registered?

UYB 758R is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 26 April 1977.

Is UYB 758R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYB 758R shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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