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ARR 447Y

1990 Volkswagen Microbus

Maroon Petrol 1878cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,502 mi
Last recorded45,502 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 447Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,878cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,502 miles

floors and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,502 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

floors and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,694 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 42,694 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

bumper sharp tyers low nsr lens mud flapspoor fited play in suspenshion

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,029 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 35,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both rear closing panels in wheelarch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,119 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 27,104 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

RUST APPEARING FRONT AND REAR UNDER BODY/VEHICLE LOGGED AS 8 SEATER

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,197 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 26,196 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,578 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 22,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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ARR 447Y is a 1990 Volkswagen Microbus in Maroon with a 1,878cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ARR 447Y, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ARR 447Y is a 1990 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 10 October 1990.

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