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YEL 536S

2017 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,548 mi
Last recorded90,548 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Microbus50,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 536S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,548 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

offside driveshaft gaiters perished

offside front suspension bolt condition

Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,573 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,890 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 87,870 miles

Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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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YEL 536S is a 2017 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 50,687 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 YEL 536S, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YEL 536S registered?

YEL 536S is a 2017 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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