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VWE 774Y

1983 Volkswagen Minibus

Black Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,621 mi
Last recorded174,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Minibus36,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWE 774Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 174,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 174,621 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 174,621 miles

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

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 174,621 miles

under neath rusty weak

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s bottom of wing rusty

n/s/f out rigger rusty

o/s door mirror missing

o/s/f floor in cab rusty/holed

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/r body rusty

seat belt not fitted to n/s outer seat

slight play in steering

small cut in tyre tread

tick over lumpy

Pass 11 Jun 2009 171,118 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dirt shield missing from o/s/f disc

drivers side cab floor and step rusty

n/s/f tyre getting thin

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r chassis rail rusty

sills rusty in places

slight noise from o/s/f bearing

Fail 11 Jun 2009 171,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dirt shield missing from o/s/f disc

drivers side cab floor and step rusty

n/s/f tyre getting thin

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r chassis rail rusty

sills rusty in places

Pass 13 Jun 2008 167,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

inner shoulder thin o/s/f tyre

n/s/f indicator cracked

rear arches rusty

rear chassis legs/body getting rusty

Fail 21 May 2008 167,466 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

inner shoulder thin o/s/f tyre

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/f s/absorber top rubber perishing

rear chassis legs/ body rusty at rear

w/arch rusty o/s/f

Pass 15 Jun 2007 162,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 162,998 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 158,807 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 158,805 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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VWE 774Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Minibus in Black with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 36,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWE 774Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VWE 774Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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