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1966 SW

1975 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,377 mi
Last recorded37,377 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Microbus78,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1966 SW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,483cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 37,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 37,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 34,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2018 28,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2017 25,152 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 25,152 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,388 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 18,170 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,661 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 15,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,085 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 2,884 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 98,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,174 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 90,110 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,171 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 79,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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1966 SW is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,618 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 1966 SW, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1966 SW registered?

1966 SW is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 23 September 1975.

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The MOT history for 1966 SW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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