MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
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 Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?
Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WTS 163T is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WTS 163T, 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.
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What year was WTS 163T registered?
WTS 163T is a 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 6 October 1978.
Is WTS 163T safe to buy?
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