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VRY 792S

1978 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,884 mi
Last recorded24,884 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Microbus57,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRY 792S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 May 2011 24,884 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 22,877 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 20,690 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2008 18,503 miles

front and rear axels showing sighns of corrosion,niether excessive.

Pass 4 May 2007 15,855 miles

battery tray corroded

n/s/ handbrake cable frayed / slight travel on handbrake lever

slight scores in front windscreen

surface corrosion front brake discs

wiper blades starting to 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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VRY 792S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRY 792S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRY 792S?

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What year was VRY 792S registered?

VRY 792S is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 13 January 1978.

Is VRY 792S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRY 792S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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