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WNW 205S

1977 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,395 mi
Last recorded49,395 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Microbus42,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNW 205S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,395 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,597 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,953 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,788 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,565 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 42,565 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,840 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 35,548 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 35,548 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

bumper insecure

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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WNW 205S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,063 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 WNW 205S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WNW 205S registered?

WNW 205S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is WNW 205S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNW 205S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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