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YLE 363S

1978 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,689 mi
Last recorded56,689 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Multivan26,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLE 363S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre is starting to perish

Fail 25 Aug 2017 56,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre is starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,279 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,366 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 55,295 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,763 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 52,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,101 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 49,540 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsr wheel bearing noisey but not rough

Fail 20 May 2010 44,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 44,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 43,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 43,418 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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YLE 363S is a 1978 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 26,378 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLE 363S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLE 363S registered?

YLE 363S is a 1978 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is YLE 363S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLE 363S shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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