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CLN 754H

1970 Volkswagen Microbus

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,820 mi
Last recorded56,820 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Microbus25,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLN 754H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 56,820 miles

brake efficiency only 50%

side door heavily corroded

silencer broken

Oil leak dripping ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2017 56,817 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under dash (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak dripping ()

side door heavily corroded

silencer broken

Pass 21 May 2016 53,724 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2016 53,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 536,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper insecure on sides

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,934 miles

brake switch needs adjustment

horn weak

nsf bumper insecure

osr outer cv boot split

underbody heavily corroded in numerous areas

Fail 12 Jun 2014 50,936 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake switch needs adjustment

horn weak

nsf bumper insecure

osr outer cv boot split

underbody heavily corroded in numerous areas

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,540 miles

chassis corroded

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front tyres perished

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,033 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,364 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 39,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,504 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Some play in steering arm

Fail 27 Nov 2008 30,504 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some play in steering arm

Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,188 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,068 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 25,068 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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CLN 754H is a 1970 Volkswagen Microbus in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 25,068 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 CLN 754H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CLN 754H is a 1970 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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